Preschool Education Assistant — Play & Learn (Part-Time)

Hutchinson Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 5,998,000 - 6,782,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with employer

Job summary

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking an Education Assistant at West Elementary for the Play and Learn Preschool program. The position works 70 days per year with a pay range of $19.14 to $21.64 per hour, with salary placement based on education and experience.

This role supports classroom teachers through one-to-one work or small groups, assists with progress records, and participates in staff development and meetings.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 semester credits.
• Passing score on ParaEducator or ParaPro tests.
• CompetencyGrid credential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district's data privacy policy.
• Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving.
• Help students to strengthen skills to become more independent.
• Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student's progress. Conducts informal assessments to measure students' mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attend meetings and in-service for staff development. Follow suggestions made by classroom teachers, principal, and others who may provide staff development.

Education

Associates Degree

60 semester college credits

Passing score on state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro)

CompetencyGrid

Job description

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking an Education Assistant at West Elementary for the Play and Learn Preschool program. The position works 70 days per year with a pay range of $19.14 to $21.64 per hour, with salary placement based on education and experience.

This role supports classroom teachers through one-to-one work or small groups, assists with progress records, and participates in staff development and meetings.