Paraeducator General Education - Preschool (part-time, 70 mins per day

• names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

• names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Part-time

$17.32/hour

1802PT

PTO, holidays, professional growth credit

Available annually

Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

PARA EDUCATOR GENERAL EDUCATION - PRESCHOOL

To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. This is achieved by providing high-quality childcare in a nurturing and safe environment, utilizing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

• Student Support & Supervision:
  Supervise students during all program activities, including play periods, lunch, assemblies, emergency drills, and field trips. Take responsibility for their well-being and safety while under your care.
• Instructional Assistance:
  Reinforce skills and material with individual students or small groups, working in proximity to the teacher. Assist in preparing lessons and instructing children with an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Social-Emotional Development:
  Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations.
• Classroom Operations:
  Distribute and collect instructional materials, copy and file documents, and assist with assessments and grading. Develop and create bulletin boards and other classroom displays to maintain an engaging and orderly learning environment.
• Communication & Confidentiality:
  Serve as a key point of contact by translating for students, parents, and staff when required. Maintain the confidentiality of all protected student and staff information.
• Safety & Reporting:
  Be alert to and report any potential issues, including substance use, child abuse, or other dangerous situations, based on daily observations. Immediately alert the teacher or director to any student problems or special information.
• General Duties:
  Properly operate and care for instructional equipment. Adhere to all district policies and safety protocols, performing all duties as directed by supervisors. Remain flexible and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and…