Paraeducator; Pre-K Head Start​/School Readiness

Para educator (Pre‑K) Head Start/School Readiness –

Posted: 8/12/2025
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Location:

Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration

Assistant Teacher (Local Union 3429)

Para educator & Head Teacher / Non‑Certified Teacher

$23,524 – $31,271

Principal, Supervisor, or Director

The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with the teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, staff meetings, workshops, etc., and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with the teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interests and learning styles of each child.
• Assists the teacher in planning, implementing, and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive, and social.
• Works closely with the teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self‑concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with the teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
• Provides for students’ physical needs, including diapering.

• Associate degree or 60 college credits, or a qualifying score on the Para Pro Assessment.

• Adheres to federal, state, and municipal physical health guidelines, including immunization, employment physical, and required health and safety training.
• Has the physical ability to frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10–60 pounds (occasionally more than 60 pounds).
• Can participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting on the floor.
• Can respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Can maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

• 10‑Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.

Performance will be evaluated according to the Board of Education’s policy on evaluating personnel.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:37:36 PM CST.