Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant - Early Childhood Program

Young World Physical Education; Fairlee (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Morey Elementary School in Fairlee, Vermont, is seeking a caring Paraeducator – Classroom Assistant to support our preschool program. The ideal candidate will work with preschool-aged children and assist the teacher to maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment. Prior preschool experience is valued, and applicants should be dependable and enthusiastic about helping young learners.

Position Type: Full-time. Salary: $20 to $24 Per Hour. Contact Marla Ianello for questions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; must meet either paraeducator qualifications.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support preschool students throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the preschool teacher to assist learning activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Preschool experience

Patience

Team collaboration

Supporting learning environments

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Title I training module

Tools

NA

Job description

Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant - Early Childhood Program

Rivendell Interstate School District Samuel Morey Elementary - Fairlee, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884999

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

Samuel Morey Elementary School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Paraeducator – Classroom Assistant to support our preschool program. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with preschool-aged children and be committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment. The Classroom Assistant will work closely with the preschool teacher to support students throughout the school day.

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, dependable, and enthusiastic about helping young children learn and grow. Experience working with preschool-aged children is highly valued.

Join the Samuel Morey Elementary School team and make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners!

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $24 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Samuel Morey Elementary

Samuel Morey Elementary School is a preK-5 grade public elementary school in the Rivendell District. Rivendell is a preK-12 school district and serves three Vermont towns (Fairlee, West Fairlee and Vershire) and one New Hampshire town (Orford). Rivendell is located in the picturesque four-season Upper Valley near Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The District also includes beautiful Lake Morey and Lake Fairlee and has a 37-mile hiking trail that connects the four towns. There are a number of higher education institutions close to our towns, including: Dartmouth College, Plymouth State University, Community College of Vermont, Norwich University, Vermont College of Fine Arts, and Goddard College. Teachers can opt into either the Vermont or New Hampshire teacher retirement program.

Job Requirements

• At a minimum, a high school diploma is necessary. Additionally, Must either already be "Highly Qualified" or meet one of the following criteria: have passed the ParaPro Praxis, have earned a minimum of 60 college credits, possess an associates degree, or complete a series of Title I training module to achieve "Highly Qualified" paraeducator status.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marla Ianello
• 214 School Street
• Fairlee, Vermont 05045
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]