What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Paraeducator position at Norwich Public School District?
NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Preschool Paraprofessional
Qualifications: CDA, or Associates degree in ECE 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. Associates 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.
Terms of Employment: Per union contract.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.