Pre-K Paraprofessional (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Match Charter Public School is seeking a PreK Paraprofessional to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is based at their Hyde Park campus in Boston, MA. The PreK Paraprofessional will play an integral role in supporting the lead teacher in one of our Pre-K classrooms, working closely with the lead teacher and the entire PreK team to ensure students learn in a warm, positive, and structured classroom environment. Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school serving up to 1,250 students in grades PreK-12. Their mission is to prepare students, particularly multilingual learners and first-generation college aspirants, for success in college and careers, aiming for economic security and mobility. The school community is diverse, with students representing over 20 countries of origin and speaking over 20 languages at home, with 98% of students being people of color. The school is committed to serving students with diverse needs, including 23% qualifying for special education services and 19% being English Language Learners. Match's core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability, and they are actively working to create an anti-racist organization through a diverse staff, an inclusive professional environment, and culturally competent curriculum.

Requirements

• Prior classroom experience working with students, ideally in early childhood
• Anticipate the learning, social, and environmental needs of students across various settings
• Desire to continually improve their practice by taking and implementing feedback
• Ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work
• Belief that all students can and will succeed
• 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)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed