Preschool Paraprofessional

Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, ESS school district aides supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students throughout the school day. 

Responsibilities

• This is a permanent placement. The successful candidate is expected to work every day that school is in session. 180 days per school year.  Additional summer work may be available during the summer months (Summer School / Extended School Year)
• Provide assistance to Preschool age students
• Provide instructional reinforcement to small group/whole group of students
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
• Assist with administrative duties such as preparing materials
• Supervise students in the gym, playground, specials, hallways, and on field trips
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. Individual needs may include diapering, toilet training, and feeding.
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
• Must maintain a satisfactory record of attendance and punctuality.  Employees may not exceed 8 absences in a 10-month school year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED
• Valid NJ criminal history letter 
• Negative tuberculosis test obtained within 6 months of initial employment

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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