Pre-K Tutor - Multiple Vacancies {Starting Hourly Rate $18.75}

Newington Public Schools; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2.00/hr differential pay

Job summary

Newington Public Schools is seeking a Full Day Pre-K Tutor to support classrooms in the district’s preschool program. The tutor will assist with instruction, supervise students, and help with daily routines under the guidance of general education teachers.

The role emphasizes inclusion, developmental support, and collaboration with speech, OT/PT, or counseling services to meet diverse learner needs. A High School Diploma or Associate degree is required, with potential for growth within the

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge of student disabilities.
• Ability to independently support emotional regulation and address behaviors using positive redirection.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills with staff, students, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to work daily, M-F, to support student needs.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of planned lessons, play-based learning centers, and small group activities for all students.
• Reinforces foundational academic, social-emotional, and developmental skills as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Organizes, prepares, and sets up instructional and sensory materials for daily classroom activities.
• Assists the teacher in observing students and administering routine Pre-K screenings or assessments.
• Guides students through the full-day schedule, including arrival, transitions, outdoor play, rest time, and dismissal.
• Promotes healthy habits during full-day routines, including meals, snacks, independent handwashing, and self-care.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries in all interactions and settings.
• Engages in continuous professional growth in early childhood and inclusive education practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Disabilities awareness

Emotional regulation

Organizational skills

Follow schedules

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Mon-Fri work

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

Workforce Diversity Statement

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

Workforce Diversity Statement

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

Job Description

A Full Day Pre-K Tutor works within our Preschool program during the school day under the direction of general education teachers providing assistance, direction, guidance and support to all students. The Pre-K Tutor will work with Pre‑K students in the full day program.

Essential Job Functions

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Supports the implementation of planned lessons, play‑based learning centers, and small group activities for all students
• Reinforces foundational academic, social‑emotional, and developmental skills as directed by the classroom teacher
• Organizes, prepares, and sets up instructional and sensory materials for daily classroom activities
• Assists the teacher in observing students and administering routine Pre‑K screenings or assessments
• Guides students through the full‑day schedule, including arrival, transitions, outdoor play, rest time, and dismissal
• Facilitates healthy habits during full‑day routines, including meals, snacks, independent handwashing, and self‑care
• Assists with the physical hygiene and the physical needs of students, including toileting (if applicable)
• Promotes positive behavior and social skills using classroom‑wide management strategies and individualized support plans as needed
• Helps facilitate the inclusion of related services (such as speech, OT/PT, or counseling) within the natural classroom environment
• Collects, tracks, and organizes classroom data, student observations, and daily progress for the teacher (when applicable)
• Communicates effectively with the classroom teacher and collaborating staff regarding student progress or concerns
• Ensures constant, active supervision of all students across all school settings (classroom, playground, cafeteria, restrooms)
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student and family information
• Maintains professional boundaries regarding social media, dual relationships, and conflicts of interest
• Engages in continuous professional growth in early childhood and inclusive education practices.
• May ride the school bus to assist with safe student transport
• This assignment does include $2.00 hr. differential pay above the hourly base rate of pay.

Additional Job Functions

• May perform additional tasks and duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge of student disabilities.
• Ability to independently support emotional regulation and address behaviors using positive redirection.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills with staff, students, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to work daily, M-F, to support student needs.

Required Physical And Mental Effort And Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, squat, stretch, kneel, push and pull.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Ability to assist in physical management, if trained, and personal hygiene of students.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption.
• Ability to attend to tasks/functions for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.