Preschool Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
The Preschool Paraprofessional serves as a member of The Gateway Family YMCA staff team. Under the direction of the Preschool Teacher, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of The Gateway Family YMCA, the Preschool Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun and positive environment for participants.
The Preschool Paraprofessional aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the preschool program. The Preschool Paraprofessional must demonstrate commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Hours for the position may vary based on need but will typically be between the hours of 8:00am-2:45pm. The position starts in September and ends in June.
Benefits include: healthcare, Employee assistance program, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Must possess a CDA, and/or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood and a High School diploma. Must have 2 years’ classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children. Must possess a substitute certification.
- Must enroll at their expense and complete a CDA program within the first year of employment if the incumbent possesses only a High School Diploma
- CDA and/or an Associate Degree with Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- Must hold a certification in child CPR/First Aid/AED or obtain within 90 days of employment.
- Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and follow lessons plans and curriculum instruction.
- Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face to face.
- Must be able to accompany children up and downstairs to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills.
- Experience with Creative Curriculum a plus.
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