NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators

Groton Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Groton Public Schools is hiring NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators for the Mary Morrison Early Childhood Development Center to support preschool students with guidance from SPED staff.

Applicants must have two years of college credit (60 credits), an associate's degree, or ParaPro/ParaPathways; and one of the following: CDA credential or 12 college credits in relevant fields, or willingness to complete online trainings within 12 months. Start ASAP; hourly rate $17.94 per hour per the CBA.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following educational prerequisites: two years of college credit, an associate's degree, or passing the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment.
• AND must have one of: CDA credential or 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education, or willingness to obtain through required online training courses within 12 months.
• Ability to work with children with multiple needs and support lessons written by the Special Education Teacher.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular Education Teachers, other staff, and Parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing lessons written by the Special Education Teacher.
• Support children with multiple needs during classroom activities.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support student progress.

Skills

Work with children with multiple needs

Implement lessons from SPED Teacher

Cooperate with administration, regular

Flexible and dependable

Education

Two years of college credit

Associate's degree

12 college credits in ECE/child devel/early ed

Job description

Job Title

NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators

Job ID

**4784**

Location

Mary Morrison Early Childhood Development Center

Applicants

Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:

• Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total);

or

• Hold an associate's (or higher) degree;

or

Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment

AND Possess One (1) Of The Following

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent

or

• 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education

or

• Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with multiple needs
• Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special Education Teacher
• Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents
• Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction

Start Date

ASAP

Hourly Rate

$17.94 per hour - Wages in accordance with the CBA for the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001

Deadline

November 1, 2026

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Groton Public Schools mission is to cultivate an environment of diversity, equity and inclusiveness. We strive to foster culturally responsive policies and practices to ensure all groups feel valued, actively engaged and empowered.