Para, Early Childhood, 4.5 hrs/day - afternoon program, 178 days

Norwood Park Elementary School; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwood Park Elementary School in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Early Childhood Para III to support the afternoon program for 3- to 5-year-olds. You will assist in the classroom, help with meals, and support learning through play and self-help activities while aiding teachers with IEPs.

This part-time role runs 11:30 am to 4:00 pm during the 2026-2027 school year, at a rate of $21.30 per hour. Applicants must have 48 college credits or an associate degree, be at least 19, and hold CPR and

Qualifications

• Must have 48 college credits or an associate degree.
• Must be 19+ and meet Nebraska licensing requirements including CPR and First Aid.
• State Rule 11 requires 12 semester credit hours in early childhood/child development or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom with 3–5 year olds.
• Set up and clean up breakfast and lunch.
• Facilitate learning, play and self-help activities.
• Assist teachers with Individual Education Programs for children under five with verified disabilities.
• Perform non-teaching duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Child development support

Learning facilitation

Self-help activities

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Development

48 college credits

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Para, Early Childhood, 4.5 hrs/day - afternoon program, 178 days

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916332

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Norwood Park Elementary School

Job Description: Early Childhood Para III

Paraeducators assigned to the Early Childhood program will work with 3-5 year old children in a learning and social environment. Duties include assisting in the classroom, breakfast and lunch set up/clean up, facilitating learning, play and self-help activities, and assisting teachers in implementation of Individual Education Programs for children below age five who have verified disabilities. Paraeducators are assigned non-teaching duties which include a wide variety of activities.

This position will support the afternoon program, work schedule of 11:30 am to 4:00 p.m.

Position requires 48 hours of college credit (semester) or an associate degree to comply with Title I requirement. Within this requirement, must meet requirements of State Rule 11, which states at least 12 semester credit hours in early childhood/child development or the equivalent in prior training or experience. Associate Degree in Early Child Development preferred. A candidate who does not meet these requirements may be considered. At time of hire, a condition of employment is to complete 6 hours via training or experience during the first year of employment; the other 6 hours must be met by the end of the 2nd year of employment. Must be 19 years of age and meet State of NE licensing requirements including being CPR certified and hold a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain and maintain).

2026-2027 Salary is $21.30/hour.

This position is subject to veterans preference.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.30 to $21.30 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required