Part-time Para-Professional-Preschool AM or PM

GBOE; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

GBOE is seeking a Part-time Para-Professional for Preschool (AM or PM) to support a classroom teacher with 3–5 year olds in a district-wide program. The shift is 4 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with AM 8:00–12:00 or PM 10:35–2:35.

Requirements include 60 college credits or an associate degree or PARAPRO exam, plus two years’ preschool experience and 12 credits in early childhood or developmental psychology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits or an Associates degree or successful passing of the PARAPRO Exam.
• Two years of experience with preschool-aged children and 12 credits in early childhood or developmental psychology.
• Familiarity with using computers and Promethean Board is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Sign in and report to the classroom at designated times.
• Assist with lesson planning and prepare materials as directed by the teacher.
• Interact with children during activities, meals, and rest period.
• Record student progress and provide individualized attention.

Skills

Preschool experience

Computers

Promethean Board

Education

60 college credits or Associate degree

PARAPRO Exam passed

Tools

Promethean Board

Job description

Part-time Para-Professional-Preschool AM or PM JobID: 366

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

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.

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.