Preschool Summer Support Staff

Job Description

PRE‑SCHOOL SUMMER SUPPORT STAFF (Temporary Position / As Needed)

Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator and Building Principal

General Description: The PreK Summer Support Staff is responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight and care of the children in the School Readiness Preschool Classroom.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Knowledge of Connecticut Early Learning Standards (CT ELDS) and NAEYC standards preferred.
• Previous experience, training and/or expertise in working with young children (under
  5) and their families preferred.
• Current NPS para‑educators preferred.

• Maintain positive, compassionate and respectful working relationships with families from a diverse cultural background.
• Display excellent communication skills to articulate feedback to families in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure children are safe at all times.
• Hold a current first aid and CPR certification.
• Attend professional development according to state licensing, funding and NAEYC requirements.
• Work in cooperation with other staff to ensure the classroom maintains NAEYC accreditation.
• Assist children with self‑care tasks, including diapering.
• Physically assist children getting on and off playground equipment, classroom furniture, etc.

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. The district encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment.
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather.

PreK Summer Support Staff positions are temporary on an as‑needed basis.