FY27 PRE-K PROGRAM ASSISTANT

FY27 PRE-K PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Winooski School District PreK - JFK - WINOOSKI, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5760611

Application Deadline:

Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Jun 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 19, 2026 Job Description The Winooski School District is seeking Preschool Program Assistants to work on a collaborative team to provide academic support as well as behavioral/emotional support. There are multiple positions in our Winooski Early Childhood Program at JFK Elementary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and professional expectations satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting is desirable. Good working knowledge of children. Knowledge of children with disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods preferred. An associate degree is preferred. The preschool program assistant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, is able to comprehend basic written format, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications: At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; or At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or At least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals' course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or At least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school-age care and education and at least twelve (12) months of experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Assists the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety, security, set-up, and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents/guardians, and other internal and external constituents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Implement instructional plans and programs for assigned students, under the general direction of the classroom teacher(s), working with students in specific program areas. Adapt general classroom material/methods as appropriate to meet the needs of students in consultation with the classroom teacher(s). Assist with administering tests to an individual or small group of students. Develop, compile, and organize appropriate instructional materials, with teacher guidance. Implement behavior management plans for individual students. Supervises student(s) when the teacher is absent from the room for short periods. Play a key role in evaluating students' progress, problems, and needs, developing formats for student instruction and teaching strategies, and so forth. Conduct task analysis on student performance. Correct papers, record grades, and gather a variety of data related to student performance. Make photocopies, order supplies, and perform related office work. Attend and participate in all relevant training sessions, meetings, and professional growth activities as requested and/or required such as CPR, First Aid, data collection, entry, and graphing. Process routine communications, such as parent logs, permission slips, meeting reminders, and/or staff meeting notes. Assist with special events, field trips, etc. Additional duties as assigned. This candidate must be a team player who enjoys working with preschool students and has good classroom management skills. If interested, please apply through Schoolspring. Please contact Tina Carroll (tcarroll@wsdvt.org) if you have any questions or would like to apply for the position. 35 Hours per week - School Year Position

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$26 to $29 Per Hour