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Substitute Early Childhood Paraeducator

Part-time

Connecticut College

New London, CTPart-time$15.69/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.69/hr
Location
New London, CT
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Connecticut College is hiring a Substitute Early Childhood Paraeducator. The Substitute Early Childhood Paraeducator assists teachers in curriculum implementation, record keeping, and child evaluation. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, communicating with staff and parents, and guiding college student participation. The paraeducator also helps with data collection for research projects as required.

Key focus areas include Help teacher in curriculum implementation of educational program, Help with daily record keeping and appropriate reporting, and Help teacher evaluate children as appropriate.

Successful candidates bring High School Degree, 1+ Years Preschool Experience, and Eligibility for Unsupervised Access to Children. Preferred (not required): Curriculum Implementation, Daily Record Keeping, Evaluating Children, and Case Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Curriculum ImplementationDaily Record KeepingEvaluating ChildrenCase ManagementPlanning Future PlacementsMaintain Safe and Organized Physical EnvironmentData CollectionAssist in Daily Set-Up of ClassroomImplementing ProgramsCommunicate EffectivelyMaintain Positive Professional Work EnvironmentInformal Contact With ParentsParticipate in Parent Social and Educational FunctionsConduct Home VisitsDiscuss Child's Program With Parent and TeacherParticipate in Formal Parent ConferencesGuiding College Student Classroom Participation

Qualifications

High School DegreeEligible to Have Unsupervised Access to Children1 Year Working With Preschool Age Children

Full job description

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Substitute Early Childhood Paraeducator

Department Children's Program -Group

Pay Type Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) On Call

Hours Per Week 1

Number of weeks Other (Benefits Ineligible)

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

General Description of Responsibilities:

  1. Duties in relationship to individual children or in groups
  • help teacher in curriculum implementation of educational program

  • help with daily record keeping and appropriate reporting

  • help teacher evaluate children as appropriate

  • help teacher with case management

  • help teacher in planning future placements

  • maintain safe and organized physical environment for children

  • help in data collection for research projects as required

  1. Duties in relationship to other staff
  • assist in daily set-up of classroom

  • aid in implementing the programs of the professional specialists

  • communicate effectively with team members

  • maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers

  • attend staff meetings when appropriate

  • maintain positive professional work environment

  • attend in-service meetings as appropriate

  1. Duties in relationship to parents
  • maintain informal contact with parents

  • participate in parent social and educational functions

  • with other staff, conduct home visits when appropriate

  • discuss child’s program with parent and teacher when appropriate

  • participate in formal parent conferences when required by teacher

  1. Duties in relationship to college students
  • help teacher in guiding college student classroom participation when

appropriate

General Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Skills

Qualifications:

  • High school degree required. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood.

Experience:

One year working with preschool age children necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Driving Required No

Salary Range $15.69

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/01/2024

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED

  • High School Diploma

  • Associates Degree

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Masters Degree

  • PHD

    • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1

  • 1-3

  • 3-5

  • 5-7

  • 7+

    • Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
  • Yes

  • No

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