Float/Paraprofessional-Durango North Head Start

Float/Paraprofessional at Durango North Head Start

Join our dynamic organization. We are passionate about our impact on the families, children, and communities we serve.

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: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, Martin Luther King Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Days for eligible employees
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee contribution to a 403(b) retirement savings account

Float/Paraprofessional: Full-time, Full-year, working 35-40 hours a week

Position Purpose: The Float/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. Additionally, this position floats to classrooms to cover breaks and absences as needed.

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 $16.55 - $18.09 depending on education and experience.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Prior experience with children required, 6 months paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Criminal Background Check required for hire.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

The position is open until February 10, 2025 or after until filled.
Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.55 - $23.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Durango, CO 81301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durango, CO 81301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $24