Paraeducator Pre-K (2025-2026 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

33d

About The Position

Provide assistance in all early childhood classroom activities under the direct supervision of the Pre-K director in providing children with a learning environment and experiences to help foster their development socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required
Must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state approved assessment
Must pass a Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test
Ability to follow daily directions, and accurately communicate program information to the public
Ability to perform and meet deadlines, submit well-written accurate reports and work in a calm and efficient manner
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts outreach, recruitment, and enrollment procedures for four year old children in Pre-K Programs throughout the District
Works with students and families, assisting with transitions into Kindergarten
Maintains caseload records of assigned classrooms; accountable to be in communication with classroom teachers and Early Childhood Learning Services staff on a regular basis
Makes telephone calls to verify, receive, and transmits information to parents
Works with an individual or groups of students
Relates to all children in encouraging and positive ways
Encourages and assists students during center and individual selected activities
Supervises children during breakfast, lunch and snack time, and encouraging good eating habits
Supervises daily activities such as toileting, hand/face washing and brushing teeth
Supervises children in all areas of the building and on play equipment/playground, fieldtrips
Assists with mealtime and snack activities while facilitating nutrition education
Changes toddlers diapers and record on daily charts
Provides parents with daily reports of student's activities
Assists with general classroom management and positive discipline
Assists with clerical responsibilities such as taking attendance, recording, maintaining inventories, and monthly program required records
Demonstrates the ability to lift student, sit on floor and in small chairs
Prepares instructional materials needed to implement the daily activity plans
Provides art, science and storytelling projects for centers
Prepares and cleans up after curriculum
Prepares projects for creative art and science including mixing paints and other necessary steps
Continuously arranges the children environment to reflex the work and interests of subjects to be taught
Replenishes materials as needed within the center
Plans daily with other classroom team
Organizes storage of necessary items required
Observes safety hazards ensuring that children observe rules
Keeps floors and other necessary spaces clean and free from any potentially dangerous situations
Prepares healthy snacks as necessary for children
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors