The Paraeducator position at Montague State Preschool within the Santa Clara Unified School District is part-time, with work hours from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., five days a week, for 10 months each year. The role requires assisting in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics to Child Development students under the direction of a permit teacher site supervisor. Tasks include organizing and leading learning activities, preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans, and preparing classroom materials. Applicants must have completed at least two years of higher education or possess the ability to demonstrate knowledge in instruction areas through a formal assessment. A high school diploma, twelve Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, a current Child Development Associate Teacher permit, and experience working with preschool children in a center-based program are mandatory. The position offers a salary range of $24.34 to $31.04 per hour, with additional benefits that may include paid holidays and paid vacation. Fluent Spanish speakers are preferred.

• Under the direction of a permit teacher site supervisor, provide instruction to individuals, small groups, or large groups of Child Development students, monitor and report student progress in a classroom or other learning environment.
• **Representative duties include:**
  • Organizing groups and leading learning activities for students
  • Preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans
  • Preparing materials for classroom use
• Candidate must have knowledge of child growth and development, good health practices/safe practices in classroom and playground activities, and child guidance principles and practices.
• **Qualifications:**
  • Candidate must be a high school graduate
  • Have twelve (12) Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
  • Hold a current Child Development Associate Teacher permit
  • Have some experience working with preschool children in a center-based program
  • Candidate must have knowledge of basic subjects taught, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • Spanish speaking preferred

• This position requires the candidate to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR the ability to demonstrate, through a formal local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate). Testing TBD.
• Under the direction of a permit teacher site supervisor:
  • Provide instruction to individuals, small groups, or large groups of Child Development students
  • Monitor and report student progress in a classroom or other learning environment
  • Organize groups and lead learning activities for students
  • Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans
  • Prepare materials for classroom use
• Candidate must have knowledge of child growth and development, good health practices/safe practices in classroom and playground activities, and child guidance principles and practices.
• Qualifications:
  • Candidate must be a high school graduate
  • Have twelve (12) Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
  • Hold a current Child Development Associate Teacher permit
  • Have some experience working with preschool children in a center-based program
  • Knowledge of basic subjects taught, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • Spanish speaking preferred