Preschool Paraeducator

Mill River Unified Union School District Wallingford Elementary School - Wallingford, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5743305

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Mill River Unified Union School District seeks a Para educator for the Preschool program at Wallingford Elementary School to provide developmental, academic, and behavioral support services to preschool students.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• QUALIFICATIONS: A trainee is at least fifteen (15) years of age, able to comprehend basic written format, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:
  • At least a high school graduate or has completed a GED and completes the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont After school Essentials Certificate within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or
  • At least a high school graduate or has completed a GED and successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or in school age care and education within the first twelve (12) months of employment; or
  • At least is enrolled in or has received a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education
• A successful candidate will have the following attributes:
  • Ability to interact effectively, including all written, non-verbal and verbal interactions, with students and co-workers.
  • Ability to take direction and feedback when provided, and to work independently when needed.
  • Ability to implement a variety of developmental, academic, and behavioral supports under the supervision/direction of licensed personnel and administration.
  • Meet professional development and other regulatory needs for working within a certified prekindergarten program as well as maintain professional development hours and attend and contribute to district and school based meetings.
  • Ability to help manage a safe, happy and nurturing classroom independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to help supervise instruction and activities as well as assist in all daily preparation work and clean up of rooms.
  • Ability to move around, work with students on the ground and at small desks, and assist students.
  • Commitment to maintaining a positive working relationship with teachers, parents and other staff members.
  • Commitment to establishing a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Phil Hall, Principal
• 126 School Street
• Wallingford, Vermont 05773
• Phone:
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