Kids Club Paraprofessional - Before School at Pine Hill Elementary School

Kids Club Paraprofessional - Before School

Location:

Pine Hill Elementary School

Hours per Day: 1.5 hours per day

Start and End Times: 7:00 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m.

Program Notes:
Position follows school calendar. Candidates must be available to work varying hours on select Non-School Days. Candidates will have options to work in various summer positions.

Starting Base Pay: $21.93 per hour

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 2, 2026

Available for Application:
August 27, 2026 - September 1, 2026 or until filled

Highly Qualified Information:
This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (approved 2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester post-secondary credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly).

Notes:
Eligible for a retention bonus based on grant availability. Successful candidates can combine other before school, after school or midday paraprofessional positions to increase daily work hours.

BENEFITS:
So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.

These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Position follows school calendar; candidates must be available to work varying hours on select Non-School Days. Candidates also have options to work in various summer paraprofessional positions.

This position is responsible for assisting one or more Kids Club (KC) Supervisors in providing instructional and supervisory support to students enrolled in the School Age Child Care program and other Out-of
- School Time (OST) programs. This position also assists with implementing lesson plans, set-up and all prep work for activities, participates in activities and develops positive relationships with children, staff, and parents within the program.

• Facilitate and assist Kids Club (KC) Supervisors with the implementation of lesson plans as outlined in state and program guidelines including physical activity, the arts, literacy, STEM, cultural/language, life skills, and social emotional learning.
• Independently and actively lead and participate in all program activities and in all program events.
• Work with team to develop the mental, physical, social, and emotional abilities of all children.
• Promptly address any student needs, intervening with positive behavior intervention strategies and inform KC Supervisor of any observations regarding difficulties in adjustment, learning, social interaction, behavior, and/or the physical functioning of individual children.
• All staff are expected to work with all students and meet the diverse needs of our students and families.
• Support and maintain the safety and security of the children in the School Age Child Care Program and other Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.
• Accountable for regular, timely and accurate attendance counts and continual monitoring of the environment to ensure safety, completing all necessary documentation.
• Model appropriate behavior, and implement program strategies to guide children in developing positive social relationships.
• Intervene, as appropriate, using strategies such as peer mediation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and/or other behavioral management techniques such as Social Emotional Learning strategies and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.
• Comply with district and KC policies and procedures, including but not limited to: emergency procedures, building orientation and practices, confidentiality, student vulnerability, reporting (including injuries, behavioral issues and suspected abuse or neglect), classroom management and all inclusion practices.
• Actively support reasonable accommodations as established by the program.
• Prepare equipment and materials for activities and arrange the program areas as necessary. This includes set-up and clean-up of the supplies, equipment, and program areas, as well as the preparation and serving of meals and snacks gaining support of the students to do these tasks as appropriate.
• Notify Site Supervisor about equipment that needs repair or replacement, or supplies that need purchasing.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in staff development activities, and site and staff meetings, as required.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Competencies as required by State of…