General Education Paraeducator; Early Childhood

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Early Childhood Para educator – STEM Magnet Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

POSITION PRIORITY: To support the classroom teacher in providing a nurturing, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational STEM skills in early learners.

• Associate’s degree, minimum of 60 college credits, or successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment (or equivalent).
• Experience or interest in working with early childhood or elementary-age children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, staff, and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Interest in or familiarity with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts and hands-on learning.
• Additional qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate, hands-on STEM learning activities that foster exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Help organize, distribute, and clean up instructional materials, manipulatives, and technology used in classroom projects and investigations.
• Support students in small groups or one-on-one to reinforce academic skills, particularly in early math, science inquiry, and foundational technology use.
• Promote student engagement, curiosity, and teamwork through guided discovery and collaborative learning.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom learning environment that supports active learning and experimentation.
• Support classroom routines, student transitions, and positive behavior practices throughout the day.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to STEM education and early childhood learning.
• Encourage and model a growth mindset and inquiry-based approach to learning in all classroom interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, principal, or designee.

Work year as established by the Board of Education.

Performance evaluated annually by the principal or designee.

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and professional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.