Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Job: Preschool Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide

Days and Hours: M-F; 7:30-3:30

Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a caring, cooperative, and motivated part-time preschool paraprofessional. A Blessed Sacrament preschool paraprofessional partners with the Early Childhood Teacher in the classroom to help children grow and develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. The paraprofessional will need strong communicative, collaborative, and organizational skills as well as a desire to be part of a mission-driven school culture.

Pay Range: $19-$24/hour

Requirements:
-1-3 years minimum experience working with children ages 2-5
-Being on your feet 80-90% of the time
-Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily
-Getting onto and off of the floor to sit or squat to meet children's eye levels
-(Preferred) Colorado early childhood leveled credential
- (Preferred) Be a fully initiated and active Catholic who teaches and acts in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church
-Safe Environment Training (can be earned after hire)

Preferences:
-Associate or Bachelor's degree
- (Preferred) ECE 101 and 103 completion, CDA, and/or CO Early Childhood Leveled Credential II

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assists and supports the Early Childhood Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean learning environment for all children in his/her care
-Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with their assigned teacher, parents, and other staff in planning and implementing activities
-Exhibits a genuine nurturing and caring attitude towards all children
-Assists the lead teacher and/or other staff in maintaining discipline and supervision of children during classroom activities, lunch, recess, nap time, and special events
-Maintains a positive calm attitude with a soft voice and encourages this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom
-Communicates effectively and charitably with families, teachers, and staff
-Supervises children and assists specials teachers during specials (P.E., Spanish etc.)
-Assumes the Early Childhood Teacher's full role in the absence of that teacher
-Attends all required staff trainings and meetings
-Maintains professional profile on PDIS and complies with all school, state, and federal preschool requirements and regulations
-Follows established confidentiality, safety, and emergency procedures

To apply: Please email your resume to Brooke Urban at [email protected]