Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
4/23/2024
Location:
Webster Hill Elementary School
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until filled
West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive nature for a full-time Pre-Kindergarten paraprofessional position at Webster Hill Elementary School. This is a 10-month position with primary responsibility supporting classroom teachers. Candidate must be flexible and patient with effective interpersonal skills. Prior experience preferred.
Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness of job responsibilities at all times.
REQUIREMENT:
Minimum qualification is a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or 30 ECE credits 2 years’ experience is preferred. 12 Credits in Early Childhood Education required. Familiarity with School-Readiness, CT PAF/PCF, CT ELDS, and NAEYC-accreditation standards is preferred. Must currently hold or be willing to pursue CPR/First Aid certification. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please include a current resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.
Excellent salary, benefits, and working conditions.
Salary: per the paraprofessional contract.
Equity and Anti-Racism Vision
We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves
to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and
honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of
maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify
and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.
We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally
marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the
service of the success of each child.