Kindergarten Paraprofessional (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Match Charter Public School is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is located at 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, Boston, MA. The role involves supporting the lead teacher in a Kindergarten classroom, fostering a warm, positive, and structured learning environment. The hours are 7:00 am to 2:45 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays for professional development. The annual compensation is $52,499, with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience. Match Education encourages paraprofessionals to pursue lead teaching or other educator roles.

Requirements

Prior classroom experience working with students, ideally in early elementary
Anticipate the learning, social, and environmental needs of students across various settings
Prior experience supporting students with disabilities, including students on the Autism Spectrum
A desire to continually improve their practice by taking and implementing feedback
Demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work.
Believe that all students can and will succeed
Have an incredible amount of patience and willingness to go the extra mile
Current US work authorization

Responsibilities

Working with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the lead teacher
Assisting with academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities
Supporting individual students and help them complete assignments or explain material they do not understand
Communicating regularly with classroom teachers and parents regarding student’s needs and progress
Supporting and ensuring the safety of excessively disruptive students, which may include physical management techniques at times
Providing clerical support and material preparation support to teachers
Supervise students during non-instructional periods (ex. field trips, recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal)
Providing substitute coverage on an as needed basis
Upholding high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there
Participating in professional development activities, including but not limited to: instructional coaching, content meetings, and weekly meetings with the lead teacher.