Pre-K Education Assistant

Pre-K Educational Assistant

Marion Cross School is seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic, and dedicated Pre-K Educational Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will partner directly with our licensed Pre-K teachers to cultivate a high-quality, supportive environment where every child develops a lifelong love of learning. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Norwich community, our public Pre-K program is a place where young learners explore, observe, wonder, and problem-solve.

From daily classroom discoveries to our beloved outdoor learning traditions, we guide children to realize their fullest intellectual, physical, emotional, creative, and social potential. Position begins August 24, 2026, open until filled.

This position is governed by the Norwich Education Association Union Agreement.

This is a school year position with a salary range of $20.35 to $26.05 depending on education and experience.

Support teaching staff in achieving learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate levels of instruction.

Reports to:

Building Administrator

Supervises: N/A

The duties of this position may include some or all of the following:

• Work with students within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
• Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by professional staff.
• Assist substitutes with teacher's sub plans, class lists, attendance, and photocopying.
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide support in the department resource center.
• Monitor department equipment and supplies.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, as requested.
• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
• Accompany students on field trips or to job sites.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
• Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

Evaluation will be completed by the Building Administrator or designee. Evaluation will be based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined.

At-will; non exempt

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree or equivalent

Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development

Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff

NH Para-educator certification preferred.

Primary

Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required

Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required

Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required

Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required

Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required

Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required

Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required

Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required

Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required

Reach at shoulder height:
Frequently required

Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required

Push/Pull:
Occasionally required

Keyboarding:
Frequently required

Gross Manipulation:
Frequently required

Fine Manipulation:
Frequently required

Twisting:
Occasionally required

Bending:
Occasionally required

Crouching:
Occasionally required

Climbing:
Frequently Required

Balancing:
Occasionally required

Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions and respond to inquiries

Communicate with Others

Observe Students and Staff to ensure safety

Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

The physical demands of an employee in a regular education support role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.