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Collier County Public Schools

Assistant Pre-K General

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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$32,522 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

JobID:
22409
Position Type:
Non-Instructional/Pre-K/Basic Assistant Date Posted:
7/31/2026
Location:
Lake Trafford Elementary Date Available:
08/11/2026
Closing Date:
8/4/2026 11:30 PM Assistant, Pre-K General Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience) Statutory Degree and Credentialing Requirements for Head Start Staff
ACF-IM-HS-08-12
require CDA (Child Development Associate's Credential), Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree. If an applicant doesn't hold an earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, they would need a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or 60 college credits earned to satisfy No Child Left Behind requirements in addition to a CDA.The ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, as appropriate and knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Basic computer skills required (i.e., ability to use email, Excel and Word). The employee occasionally lifts and/or movesup to 75 pounds.
Position Location:
Lake Trafford Elementary Calendar:
186
Salary:
Assistant -
Range E FTE:
1.00 Special Notes Must have an Associate's or bachelor's degree, OR 60 credits plus CDA, OR Parapro passed exam plus CDA. For information on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse click the following link : https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/