KINDERGARTEN PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SCHOOL

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

The Young World Physical Education in Westfield is looking for a committed Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support students in their daily activities. This full-time position involves assisting students with physical tasks, reinforcing learning, and maintaining a supportive environment. Candidates must have a Child Development Associate Credential or an Associate's degree in early childhood education, demonstrating a keen interest in children's growth.

Salary is set at $18 per hour. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Credential or Associate's degree in child development/early childhood education required.
• Demonstrated interest in children and education.
• Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student in physical tasks such as dressing and moving between rooms.
• Reinforce learning for individual students or small groups.
• Assist with supervision during emergency drills and play periods.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Emotional Maturity

Education

Child Development Associate Credential or Associate's degree

Job description

KINDERGARTEN PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SCHOOL

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools seeks qualified applicants for the following job position.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of clothing, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, feeding and so on.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, lavatories, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To

Building Principal

Terms of Employment

Terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit D contract. Performance on this job will be in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position is subject to funding and will end at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5793559
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $18 to $18 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

School Overview

Welcome to Southampton Road School, an elementary school that educates approximately three hundred students in grades K-4 in a safe and nurturing environment. At Southampton Road School we strive to individually empower students to grow to their fullest potential both personally and academically.

Job Requirements

• REQUIREMENTS:
  • Child Development Associate Credential or Associate's degree in child development/early childhood education required.
  • Demonstrated interest in children and education.
  • Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
  • Ability to communicate and work successfully with staff and students.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Contact Information

• Mary Kate Ritchie , Principal
• 330 Southampton Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]