Paraprofessional - Durango North Head Start

Durango, CO

Part Time

Entry Level

Paraprofessional - Durango North Head Start

Looking to join a team of enthusiastic professionals? Are you passionate about the education of young children? We’re Hiring Difference Makers. We’re eager to invest in your career so you can grow, thrive, and feel good about your work. Apply Today!

Tri-County Head Start employees have endless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. With ample opportunities for growth in both education and social services, working at Tri-County Head Start means you can develop your career alongside your community. You will earn the tools and resources needed for career success and make a difference in the lives of your community’s children and families.

A career at Tri-County Head Start offers training and advancement, community impact, and work-life balance. Eligible employee benefits include:

Paid professional development
Generous leave package including paid sick leave and personal leave
Over THREE weeks of paid breaks and holidays: Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, Martin Luther King Day, and Labor Day
Employee contribution to a 403(b) retirement savings account
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling, wellness and legal sessions
Up to a $25 monthly fitness membership reimbursement

Paraprofessional: The work schedule for this position is part-time, part year working 12 hours a week from August to May. Schedule: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Tuesday through Friday. Additional hours to be available during the summer as a Substitute Teacher.

Position Purpose: The Paraprofessional duties are supervising, supporting, and monitoring student behavior during daily activities, especially transitions (meals, playground, hallways and walks, and nap time). The position fluctuates between direct, one-on-one assistance and background support. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in a classroom setting and be open and willing to accommodate unique needs in an inclusive environment.

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $15.16 - $16.57 an hour, dependent on education and experience.

Minimum requirements:

High school diploma/GED
Three months of prior experience with children required, 6+ months paraprofessional experience preferred.
Cleared criminal background check required.

The position is open until filled.

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Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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