NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators

Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following: 1. Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total); or 2. Hold an associate's (or higher) degree; or 3. Passed the Para Pro/Para Pathways Assessment AND possess one (1) of the following: 1. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or 2. 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education or 3. Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months

Additional Qualifications: 1. Ability to work with children with multiple needs 2. Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special Education Teacher 3. Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents 4. Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction

Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Rate: $17.94 per hour – Wages in accordance with the CBA for the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026