Paraprofessional - Pre-K
About The Position
The Paraprofessional assists the Pre-kindergarten Teacher in providing an individualized, child-centered learning experience in a preschool classroom. Working with the classroom team, the paraprofessional helps create a welcoming environment for parents and families and supports educational programs for Rochester City School District students. The role may include supervising students and requires hygienic support, including toileting duties. The position is under ongoing direct supervision by a school principal or administrator, with indirect supervision by the Early Childhood Department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Willingness to extend knowledge and understanding of child development and appropriate practices for young children.
- Experience working with urban families from diverse racial, social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
- Willingness to provide a warm, nurturing environment for young children.
- Acceptance and understanding of preschool children and their families.
- Ability to work in a cooperative team atmosphere.
- Ability to model appropriate expressive and receptive language skills.
- Ability to model and assist students in developing self-help skills, including hygiene, independent feeding, and dressing skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with children in a professional setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Pre-kindergarten Teacher in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
- Work with the Pre-kindergarten Teacher to provide a child-centered, individualized curriculum.
- Assist the teacher, as requested, in observing and recording children’s growth and development.
- Participate in staff development sessions.
- Conference daily with the Pre-kindergarten Teacher about best practices and programming for each child and parent.
- Pursue opportunities for continuing professional growth.
- Share responsibility for the ongoing development and functioning of a cohesive educational team.
- Share responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the preschool classroom.
- Complete other tasks as requested by the Pre-kindergarten Teacher.
- Provide hygienic support for students, including toileting duties.
- Supervise students as required.
Benefits
- Additional hourly stipend for toileting duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
