Pre-K Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Care

Polk County Public Schools; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Davenport Elementary is seeking a Paraeducator - Pre-K to support preschool classrooms in Davenport, FL. This role focuses on caring for students, assisting staff, and helping with classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree (60 credits) or Para Pro certification preferred. Experience in early childhood programs is a plus, and the work is on-site with regular collaboration with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED.
• Associate's degree of 60 college credit hours, or passing of the Para Pro test required.
• Background and actual work experience with early childhood programs is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting classroom staff is required.
• Duties may include set up of outdoor classroom space, arrival/dismissal duties, late student sign-in, food service delivery support, health and hygiene care to students, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to impaired students.
• Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, in-service provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned.
• Clerical assistance will be performed when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned.
• Reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs as needed.
• Preparation of instructional or other support materials will be assigned as needed.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree (60 credits) or Para Pro test

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Davenport Elementary is seeking a Paraeducator - Pre-K to support preschool classrooms in Davenport, FL. This role focuses on caring for students, assisting staff, and helping with classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree (60 credits) or Para Pro certification preferred. Experience in early childhood programs is a plus, and the work is on-site with regular collaboration with teachers and families.