Preschool Paraeducator

Preschool Para educator

Norwich Public Schools District-Wide – Norwich, Connecticut. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5319762

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION: Preschool Para educator (District Assigned/Multiple Locations)

Minimum Qualifications:

• REQUIRED __ CDA Certification; or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Knowledge of CT ELDS and NAEYC criteria preferred.

This position is Group 3 with a CDA and Group 1 prior to a CDA

Reports To: Early Learning Center Director

General Description: Preschool Paraprofessional staff must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood education preferred. Must be comfortable working with, and enjoy supporting children ages 2 to 5 years. Flexibility required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help in preparing activities for the children to carry out.
• Make an effort to develop the self-worth and dignity of all students.
• Have a workable knowledge of a preschool classroom.
• Have workable understanding of young children. Kind, patient, fair and maintains self-control.
• Ensure children are safe at all times.
• Hold a current first aid and CPR certification.
• Assist the teacher in daily operations of the classroom.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Attend professional development according to state licensing, funding and NAEYC requirements.
• Work in cooperation with teacher and staff to ensure classroom maintains NAEYC accreditation.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.

Physical Abilities and

Working Conditions:

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: 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.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Municipal Employees Union "Independent".

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
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