Kindergarten Paraeducator: Small-Group Support & Instruction

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,900 - 48,651; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting teachers in classroom activities and supervising students. A love for working with children and meeting their educational needs is essential.

Candidates should possess an Associates Degree or relevant high school credentials. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a range of $25,900 to $48,651 per year based on the Hartford Federation of Paraeducators' contract.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with passing ParaPro/ParaPathways assessments.
• Experience within a Kindergarten program.
• Ability to maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Kindergarten program.
• Supervise small group work and assist in various activities.
• Maintain school attendance records and educational materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Lesson assistance skills

Ability to work with diverse communities

Multi-Lingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associates Degree

High School Diploma with ParaPro assessment

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N223-2627

POSITION:Kindergarten Paraeducator- 2026-2027 School Year Talent Pool

REPORTS TO: Principal

LOCATIONS:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Assist in the implementation of the Kindergarten program. Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support for the Kindergarten classrooms.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise small group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.
• Assist in study hall, field trips and recess supervision of children.
• Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials.
• Assist in accounting for money to be collected for field trips, etc.
• Assist in maintaining school attendance records.
• Procure, set up, operate and return instructional equipment.
• Organize and supervise student work areas.
• Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits.
• Notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Paraeducators control.
• Assist in toileting and diapering of children as needed in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures.
• Work with children individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials.
• Assist in the development and construction of materials to be used in reinforcement activities.
• Share in the maintenance of the classroom.
• Help to interpret the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement.
• Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.
• Perform other related duties as necessary

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree,
• or a High School Diploma with a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro assessment (https://parapro.ets.org/) OR a passing score of 332 (Reading & Writing) and 334 (Mathematics) on the ParaPathways assessment - allowed 12 months from date of hire to pass ParaPathways assessment
• Experience within a Kindergarten program.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, lesson and student assistance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effective with diverse communities is essential.
• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff and parents.
• Multi-Lingual (English/Spanish) skill desirable.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pay will be commensurate with experience, education level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Paraeducators' (HFP) Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. This is a 10-month position, and the salary range for school year 2026 – 2027 is $25,900 to $48,651 per year.

UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed on the Careers page of the district website, https://www.hartfordschools.org/careers/careers/or through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools located in Connecticut's capital city. Our values are excellence, equity, inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our mission is to provide all students with the learning and support needed to succeed in school and life, and our shared vision is that all students will graduate prepared to transform our world.

"Set the bar. Meet the bar. Exceed the bar. Raise the bar!" is the motto of Hartford Public Schools' Superintendent and CEO, Dr. Andraé Townsel. We are committed to continuous improvement, knowing that consistent growth toward abundant academic proficiency and excellence will raise the bar for our students in Hartford.

Achieving this vision requires exceptional educators who share our commitment to every student. In HPS, we recruit and select diverse educators who are committed to our instructional vision: to develop students' individual academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond.If this resonates with you and you're passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore opportunities with Hartford Public Schools.Passion and purpose thrive here!

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Note:This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future Adult Support Paraeducator opportunities.The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.