Preschool Paraprofessional

Preschool Paraprofessional JobID: 3307 Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 7/15/2025 Location: District Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/24/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Preschool Paraprofessional Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Early Childhood Education Job Purpose: To assist assigned preschool student(s) in the classroom providing appropriate support. Assist the classroom teacher with creating and maintaining a learning environment conducive to the student's learning needs. Qualifications-Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to work well with preschool age students Ability to read and write English Ability to speak English clearly and accurately Ability to communicate effectively Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Ability to exercise patience with students Ability to support one-on-one student or small groups 3-4 students Ability to follow directions Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise "good" judgment Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs Qualifications-Desired: 1-2 years of experience working with preschool students Associate's Degree NJ Substitute Certification Computer literate Duties/Responsibilities: Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s) and classroom teacher Maintains the safety of the student by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance Provides assistance with academics in all academic areas Accompanies student(s) to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art, and physical education Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher Instructs individual and small groups of students using instruction objectives from lessons developed by the classroom teacher Provides assistance with individualized program materials-written and oral Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans Provides information as needed to special education teacher regarding a student's behavior in special areas Gains a working knowledge about the student(s) and provides assistance to special area teachers Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary Observes and intervenes to redirect disruptive and inappropriate behavior Directs and maintains student(s) on task Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or preschool administration Working Conditions: School Building Classroom Outside playgrounds Full-Time 10 Month Position Salary Range of $26,120 (Step 1) to $34,876 (Step 8) based on school experience Medical and Dental Benefits Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school day Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion Ability to lift at least 50 lbs Ability to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school day Ability to restrain students when necessary Ability to bend at the waist Ability to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessary Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address students Visual and auditory acuity Direct Reports: N/A Application Procedure: Apply Online Selection Procedure: Interview Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Apply Job! Apply to this Job