NAEYC Qualified Paraprofessional; Pre-K

Position: NAEYC Qualified Paraprofessional (Pre-K)
Position Type:
NON CERTIFIED (CLASSIFIED) EMPLOYEES/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Black Rock School (Grades PK-3)

Date Available:
08/21/2026

Closing Date:
when filled
Applicants must have:

• Bachelor's degree/training as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), meet the physical requirements of the position, and pass the requisite pre-employment checks

See attached job description for more information.

Hours per Regular School Day: 7.0 hour shift per regular, in-person school day (6.5 paid hours; 0.5 unpaid lunch break; no additional breaks)

• Payrate: $22.28 per hour
• Medical Benefits, Paid Leave Time (Sick, Personal, Vacation), Paid Holidays:
  In accordance with the current agreement between the Thomaston Board of Education and the AFSCME employees)

Interviews will be immediate and ongoing; applicants are advised to apply early.

The Thomaston Public Schools district is located in Thomaston, Connecticut which encompasses a land area of 12 square miles and has a population of 7,922. The Town is 10 miles south of Torrington, 23 miles west of Hartford and is bordered by Waterbury, Plymouth, Harwinton, Litchfield, and Watertown. Thomaston is a residential community that consists predominantly of single-family homes affordable across a broad range of income levels.

Residents are served by Thomaston's diversified economic base which includes many small and medium-sized manufacturers offering opportunities to its students through sound annual budgets, diverse course offerings, and internship/exploration programs.

Attachment(s):

• 2020.01 Job Description - NAEYC Qualified