Abbett | 6.5hr Pre-K School Assistant | NAEYC | 2026 - 2027 School Year

Abbett | 6.5hr Pre-K School Assistant | NAEYC | 2026 - 2027 School Year Fort Wayne Community Schools Abbett Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Fort Wayne Community Schools Job Details Job ID:

5786361

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description PURPOSE Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Work Schedule:

School year

Work Hours:

Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.

Benefits Included:

Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include an Indiana public retirement (INPRS).

Pre-K:

Drug screen required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques. Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has: Two years of college experience from an accredited college A two-year college degree from an accredited college Passed the Para-Pro Assessment One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children Passed annual school-level evaluations Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials Required by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following: 1. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. 2. A CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. 3. An associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. If selected for an interview, candidate must provide proof of education at the time of interview.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$15.01 to $18.59

Per Hour Job Categories:

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