What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Preschool (Daycare) Paraprofessional position at Kingston K-14 Elementary School?
The Kingston K-14 School District is looking for an outstanding individual to fill the Part-Time Preschool (Daycare) position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Reports to: Primary Principal
The ideal candidate:
- has previous daycare experience
- has a minimum substitute certification or ability to obtain
- ability to become CPR-certified
- is available to work from 12:00-5:30 p.m.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow routine drop-off and pick-up procedures for children
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
- Provide basic needs for children
- Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and meals
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
- Help children reach developmental milestones
- Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
- Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
- Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
- Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
- Facilitate various activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling
- Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Provides for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
- Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by the building principal.
- Follows all board policies and procedures.
The district reserves the right to close the application process once suitable candidates have applied or until a suitable candidate has been hired.