Paraprofessional - Preschool

SOARING HEIGHTS; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SOARING HEIGHTS seeks a caring paraprofessional for Joplin's Early Childhood Full-Day Preschool program. This 9-month, classified, non-exempt role provides classroom support and supervision under the direction of the teaching staff.

Minimum qualifications include MO Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 college credit hours, and experience with daycare or early childhood programs; the candidate should show dedication to helping young learners.

Qualifications

• MO Paraprofessional Certificate required
• DESE Substitute Certificate 20-hr program required
• 60 college credit hours required as an alternative to CERTIFICATE/DESE

Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional to work in Early Childhood Full-Day Preschool program
• Support lead teachers with classroom activities and supervision

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment

Experience with daycare or early childhood program

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Term: 9 Months

Classification: Classified / Non-Exempt

Location: Soaring Heights

Qualifications

• Obtain 60 college credit hours, or
• Have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013) or
• Experience with daycare or early childhood program

Joplin Schools is in need of a caring and motivated paraprofessional to work in our Early Childhood Full-Day Preschool program.

Minimum qualifications are: MO Paraprofessional Certificate, DESE Substitute Certificate 20-hr program, OR 60 college credit hours