SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED*3-7 hours per day*

Young World Physical Education; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring Substitute Classroom Assistants in Mentor, Ohio. This role offers 3-7 hours of work per day at a starting pay of $12.50 per hour, with pay increases after 20 continuous days in the same assignment.

The successful candidates will assist in classrooms, playgrounds, and cafeterias, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must meet the Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant requirements and must apply online at www.mentorschools.net.

Qualifications

• Must have skill in written and oral communication.
• Must have proficiency in reading and math.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to assist the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms, playgrounds, and cafeterias as needed.
• Supervise one or small groups of children.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students and staff.

Skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Proficiency in reading

Proficiency in math

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED*3-7 hours per day*

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Job Details

Job ID: 5789303

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Salary Range: $12.50 per hour with pay increase after 20 continuous days in same assignment.

Work as needed to assist in our classrooms, on playgrounds and in our cafeterias.

Qualifications desired: The successful candidate shall possess the following skills to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must have skill in written and oral communication.
• Must have proficiency in reading and math.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to assist classroom teacher with instructional activities, clerical work, and supervise one or small groups of children.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, parents, administration, and other staff members.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant requirements.

An individual is deemed Highly Qualified by ONE of the following ways:

1. An associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours). Applicants must submit their official transcripts from an accredited college or university. Please review the Instructions for Submitting Transcript and short video tutorial before scanning and uploading transcripts.

2. An online assessment for paraprofessionals prescribed by the State Board of Education (ParaPro Assessment). Candidates must request their test scores be reported directly to the Ohio Department of Education from the Educational Testing Service. Upon successful passage of the test you will then be able to ADD the ESEA designation to your ODE license.

If you are in need of taking the ParaPro Assessment you will take the test in Mentor at the Mentor Schools Board of Education building AFTER being hired as a full time employee. A two hour block of time will be scheduled for you to come to the board office and take the online test.

The ESEA designation is a one time cost of $20.00 that will need to be added to your ODE Educational Aide permit. This is a condition of employment.

ParaPro Test Prep

ODE - Educational Aide Permits

Mentor Schools IRN - 045402

Education: High School Diploma

All applicants must apply online at www.mentorschools.net.

In complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Mentor Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in the education programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted position.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• ITC Generic
• 6451 Center Street
• Mentor, Ohio 44060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]