Preschool Paraprofessional: Supportive Classroom Champion

Waterford Township School District; Atco (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Cash-out option

Sick days

Personal days

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ at Thomas Richards School in New Jersey is seeking a Support Staff/Para-Professional - Preschool to assist the classroom teacher and supervise activities. Six hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a half-hour lunch.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience; Highly Qualified candidates earn $18.88 per hour with 185 days per year. Applicants must have 48 college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Exam and clear a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must be highly-qualified.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong commitment to a supportive, structured learning environment with high expectations.
• Ability to accept supervision and follow through with directives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory health status.
• Background check and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• To promote student achievement by providing supplemental and clerical support to the classroom teacher.
• Assist in supervision of classroom activities under the direction of certified personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Experience with children

Follow directives

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Must be highly-qualified

48 college credits or paraprofessional exam

Job description

Education Jobs NJ at Thomas Richards School in New Jersey is seeking a Support Staff/Para-Professional - Preschool to assist the classroom teacher and supervise activities. Six hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a half-hour lunch.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience; Highly Qualified candidates earn $18.88 per hour with 185 days per year. Applicants must have 48 college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Exam and clear a background check.