Montessori Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Materials

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

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hartford is seeking a Montessori Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves supporting Montessori teachers by assisting students with lessons and supervising classroom activities.

Applicants should hold an Associate's degree or relevant qualifications, with experience in child education preferred. The position offers a salary range of $25,900 to $48,651 per year, based on experience and education level.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree or relevant high school qualifications.
• Experience working with groups of children is preferred.
• Completion of AMI Montessori Assistant Training or enrollment in AMI Montessori teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to Montessori teachers.
• Supervise and assist students during class and activities.
• Maintain classroom order and prepare Montessori materials.

Skills

Experience working with groups of children

Patience and understanding of Special needs children

Confidentiality

Ability to handle stressful situations

Multilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma with ParaPro or ParaPathways certification

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N225-2627

POSITION:Montessori Paraeducator - 2026-2027 School Year Talent Pool (N225-2627)

REPORTS TO: Principal

LOCATIONS:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Montessori Paraeducator will provide various forms of instructional assistance and support to the Montessori teachers.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students, under the direction of the teacher, with follow up to Montessori lessons, listening to oral reading, storytelling or reading to class, doing reference research assignments.
• Supervise large group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.
• Assist in 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, preparation of the Montessori environment daily.
• Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits.
• Correct objective tests and assignments.
• Maintain order in the classroom and establish a quiet learning environment; notify the classroom teacher in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Paraeducator’s control.
• Assist in toileting 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 Montessori materials.
• Assist in the development and construction of Montessori materials to be used in reinforcement activities.
• Share in the maintenance of the classroom.
• Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's 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
• Previous experience working with groups of children
• Patience and understanding of children with Special needs.
• Must maintain confidentially at all times.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• AMI Montessori Assistant Training completion, or AMI Montessori teacher training enrollment.
• Experience in classroom management from a Montessori perspective and coverage.
• Multilingual (English/Spanish) skills 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.