NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Preschool Paraprofessional

Qualifications: CDA, or Associates degree in ECE 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. Associates 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.

Terms of Employment: Per union contract.

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