Preschool Paraprofessional

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Openings as of 8/23/2026

Preschool Paraprofessional

• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Davenport Complex
• Date Available:
  
  09/23/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026

Reports To:

Building Principal and Director of Early Childhood Education

Job Purpose:

To assist assigned preschool student(s) in the classroom providing appropriate support. Assist the classroom teacher with creating and maintaining a learning environment conducive to the student's learning needs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with preschool age students
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to exercise patience with students
• Ability to support one-on-one student or small groups 3-4 students
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise "good" judgment
• Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review
• Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination
• Must be able tosubmit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form
• Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs

• 1-2 years of experience working with preschool students
• Associate's Degree
• NJ Substitute Certification
• Computer literate

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s) and classroom teacher
• Maintains the safety of the student by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning
• Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance
• Provides assistance with academics in all academic areas
• Accompanies student(s) to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art, and physical education
• Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher
• Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Instructs individual and small groups of students using instruction objectives from lessons developed by the classroom teacher
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials-written and oral
• Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans
• Provides information as needed to special education teacher regarding a student's behavior in special areas
• Gains a working knowledge about the student(s) and provides assistance to special area teachers
• Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary
• Observes and intervenes to redirect disruptive and inappropriate behavior
  
  Directs and maintains student(s) on task
• Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or preschool administration

• School Building
• Classroom
• Outside playgrounds
• Full-Time
• 10 Month Position

Full Time Salary Range of $26,512 - $35,364 as per EHTEA contract

• Medical and Dental Benefits

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school day
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school day
• Ability to restrain students when necessary
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessary
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address students
• Visual and auditory acuity

Direct Reports: N/A

Selection Procedure:
Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Aff Sureative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 8/23/2026 8:36:10 PM CST.