ParaEducator 1:1

Derby Public Schools; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Raiders University in Derby, CT seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers and provide care for preschool children. Responsibilities include supporting lesson plans, maintaining a welcoming classroom, and communicating with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, relevant preschool experience, and strong oral and written communication skills. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience with preschool children, preferably in a classroom / child care setting.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in implementation of age / developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for children and parents.
• Present notes, communication, messages to teacher immediately upon receiving from parent or other adult.
• Interact positively with children at all times.
• Maintain visual supervision of children at all times.
• Observe individual children daily and provide input for conferences.
• Maintain documentation for each child as directed by teacher.
• Keep community areas neat and clean, including playground, bathrooms, snack area, etc.
• NAEYC compliance and weekly portfolio updates.

Skills

Preschool experience

Effective communication

Reliability

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Little Raiders University

75 Chatfield Street, Derby, CT. 06418

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Job Description: Paraprofessional

Purpose:

Assists and participates in teaching, protecting and providing care for preschool children; carries out lesson plans and other curriculum provided by the classroom Teacher; participates in planning lessons, staff meetings, professional development, etc.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with
• Experience with preschool children, preferably in a classroom / child care setting can supervise visually, with or without corrective lenses, to 40ft.
• Can independently lit up to 10lbs., if necessary
• Prompt, reliable, dependable, honest, ability to accept constructive feedback from supervisors
• Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Classroom:

• Assist classroom teacher in implementation of age / developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Assist classroom teacher In maintaining orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for children and parents
• Present any notes, communication, messages to classroom teacher immediately upon receiving from parent, or other adult
• Interact positively with children at a times
• Maintain visual supervision of children at all times
• Observe individual children daily, maintain up to date information in assigned children portfolio, and provide input to classroom teacher for conferences
• Maintain appropriate documentation for each child, as directed by classroom teacher accident/incident report, sick report, daily notes, etc.
• Assist in keeping community areas of building neat and clean; including playground area, bathrooms, snack area, common area, refrigerator, supply cabinets, etc.
• Keep toys / mats appropriately sanitized, according to NAEYC regulations
• Assist in keeping the program in compliance with NAEYC and classroom portfolio up to date on a weekly basis

Professional Development / miscellaneous

• Be familiar with state licensing regulations regarding staff / child ratios, hand washing, communicable disease information, etc.
• Be familiar with NAEYC Quality Program Standards
• Read and become familiar with Little Raiders University faculty and parent handbooks.
• Attend required staff meetings, as scheduled
• Participate in and receive certification in : First Aid; Child Abuse; PMT Training
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as parent orientation, evening events, etc.
• Report any unsafe or uncomfortable working conditions to the Program Director immediately
• Sensitivity to individual children and their families regarding; ethnicity, differences in cultures, religious affiliations, family structure, etc.
• Working cooperatively with teacher and proving positive role model for children

Requirements upon Hire

• Provide proof of Physical Examination with statement of good health from Primary Care physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician’s assistant; this may be dated within the last 12 months before hire; and then every two years after
• Proof of negative TB test upon hire
• Three letters of reference from adults not related to employee
• Completed application for employment
• Fingerprint cards and DCF release of information forms
• Sign up on the CT Charts-a-course registry
• Signed statement of understanding faculty and parent handbooks
• Signed statement of understanding NAEYC Code of Ethic’s
• Resume, if applicable