Preschool Paraeducator

District-Wide; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 26,753 - 38,103; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Preschool Paraeducator to assist in preparing activities and ensure preschool children’s safety and development. The ideal candidate will hold a CDA certification or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education with a warm approach to teaching children aged 2 to 5. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $23.54 per hour, requiring flexibility and teamwork in a classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate required.
• Must enjoy supporting children ages 2 to 5 years.
• Flexibility required to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing activities for preschool children.
• Ensure children are safe at all times during activities.
• Support the teacher in classroom operations.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

CDA Certification

Knowledge of CT ELDS

Understanding of young children

First aid and CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Preschool Paraeducator

Norwich Public Schools District-Wide – Norwich, Connecticut. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5319762

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Preschool Paraeducator (District Assigned/Multiple Locations)

Minimum Qualifications:

• REQUIRED __ CDA Certification; or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Knowledge of CT ELDS and NAEYC criteria preferred.

This position is Group 3 with a CDA and Group 1 prior to a CDA

Reports To: Early Learning Center Director

General Description: Preschool Paraprofessional staff must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood education preferred. Must be comfortable working with, and enjoy supporting children ages 2 to 5 years. Flexibility required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help in preparing activities for the children to carry out.
• Make an effort to develop the self-worth and dignity of all students.
• Have a workable knowledge of a preschool classroom.
• Have workable understanding of young children. Kind, patient, fair and maintains self-control.
• Ensure children are safe at all times.
• Hold a current first aid and CPR certification.
• Assist the teacher in daily operations of the classroom.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Attend professional development according to state licensing, funding and NAEYC requirements.
• Work in cooperation with teacher and staff to ensure classroom maintains NAEYC accreditation.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]