Preschool

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in a nurturing, playful environment? We are looking for dedicated Preschool Classroom Assistants to join our team serving children with special education needs!

SUMMITE ESC CONSORTIUM MEMBER DISTRICT SITES  (Field, Waterloo, Rootstown, Mogadore, Coventry, Manchester, Copley-Fairlawn, Nordonia Hills, Woodridge, Tallmadge)

$14.50 - $18.79 PER HOUR (28 hours per week, 7 hours/day, Monday - Thursday)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Valid Ohio Paraprofessional license
• Current BCI & FBI background checks (done within the last 365 days and on file with the Ohio Department of Education);
• Letters of reference

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in a nurturing, playful environment? We are looking for dedicated Preschool Classroom Assistants to join our team serving children with special education needs!

Term: 2025-26 school year; Monday - Thursday; 28 hours per week

Qualifications and Possible Job Duties Include:

• High School Diploma
• Previous experience with early childhood children (preschool or kindergarten), early childhood training preferred
• Previous experience with working with children disabilities preferred
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screenings
• Alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Support the preschool teacher in supervising children during playground time, restrooms, hallways, snack/lunch, gross motor activities, and bus routines
• Help create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Assist in the preparing teacher-made instructional materials
• Set up and clean up classroom centers (art, music, housekeeping, blocks, puzzles, and more)
• Help preschool children with daily living skills including removing coat, zipping, buttoning, tying shoes, and toileting
• All other duties as assigned

Deadline: Until filled

Our assistants enjoy the following perks:

• 4 day work weeks plus 1 paid training day per month
• Payment into State Employment Retirement System (SERS)
• Sick leave and personal time
• Monthly discounts with Verizon and local businesses

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: preschool consortium sites in member districts

The Summit County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.