Paraeducator, Head Start (Pre-K) - 2 Vacancies

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Head Start (Pre-K) to foster a supportive learning environment. This role involves assisting teachers in implementing curriculum activities that respect each child's cultural background and learning style.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate Degree or equivalent credits, alongside the ability to lift children and engage in various activities ensuring safety and development. Join a team dedicated to nurturing young minds in New Haven.

Qualifications

• Assist in maintaining a nurturing classroom environment.
• Help establish individual goals for each child based on their strengths and needs.
• Participate in all planned school activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in establishing a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure parental involvement.
• Observes children and helps to document developmental progress.

Education

Associate Degree or 60 college credits or qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Paraeducator, Head Start (Pre‑K) - 2 Vacancies JobID: 6417

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Reports to

Principal/Supervisor/Director

Position Summary

The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
• Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self‑concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

Special Requirements

Physical Demands of the Job

• Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
• The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10–60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).
• The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

Terms of Employment

• 10‑Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluating personnel.

Postings current as of 6/16/2026 6:24:57 AM CST.

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