Part-time Para-Professional-Preschool AM or PM

Garfield Board of Education; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GFT Union

Sick days

Personal days

Part-time role

4 hour shifts

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a part-time Support Staff/Teacher Assistant for AM or PM paraprofessional roles in a district-wide New Jersey public school setting. You will assist the classroom teacher with 3- to 5-year-olds, support lesson delivery, track progress, and provide individualized attention.

Shifts run 8:00–12:00 or 10:35–2:35, depending on the school. Requirements include 60 college credits or an associate degree (or PARAPRO Exam), at least two years of preschool

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or successful PARAPRO Exam.
• Experience: At least two years working with preschool children; 12 credits in early childhood or developmental psychology.
• Tech: Basic computer use; Promethean Board knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher and a part-time paraprofessional in daily activities.
• Help with lesson plans, materials prep, and student progress notes.
• Assist with bathroom, meals, and nap routines; monitor student safety.
• Maintain classroom logs and attendance records; communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Preschool experience

Computer literacy

Promethean Board knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

60 college credits or Associate degree or higher

PARAPRO Exam completion

12 credits in early childhood / developmental psychology

Tools

Promethean Board

Job description

Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

7/10/2026

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Job description

Positions available for AM or PM paraprofessional position the hours for AM are 8 am to 12:00 pm or 10:35 am to 2:35 pm (hours may vary by school). Para's are responsible for working with a classroom teacher, and with another part time paraprofessional in the classroom. Students are aged three to five years old and there are 15 students per classroom. This position will consist of assisting the children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, recording student progress, and providing students with individualized attention

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Sign in and report to the classroom at designated times
• Check classroom supplies-paper towels, cleaning spray, gloves, wipes, etc.
• Turn on Computers
• Pick up breakfasts and prepare tables
• Check folders for any papers/forms/letters from parents
• Make sure that all students have lunch, contact parents if lunch is not in backpack and was not ordered
• Mark lunch attendance form and student attendance cards
• Keep a log of all permission slips and other returned forms
• Interact with children in during classroom activities, meals etc.
• Assist with bathroom (changing diapers if necessary) and hand washing
• Clean and disinfect tables before breakfast and lunch
• Follow the classroom teacher's lead - assist with lesson planning and preparing materials to be used
• Rub students back to help soothe them to nap
• Sign out at designated times

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: A minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates (or higher) degree or successful passing of the PARAPRO Exam
• Experience : A minimum of two years experience working with preschool aged children and 12 credits in early childhood or developmental psychology
• Technical Skills : Knowledge of using computers and Promethean Board (beneficial)This is a public school system, Para's are part of the GFT Union and Part-Time Para's are provided with sick and personal days.

Benefits:

This is a public school system, Para's are part of the GFT Union and Part-Time Para's are provided with sick and personal days.

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Job Type: Part-time

Education:

• Education: A minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates (or higher) degree Associate (Required) or successful passing of the PARAPRO Exam

Experience:

• Successful school experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

FLSA Status:

Exempt