Pre-K Paraprofessional (2026-2027)

Overview of Role and Responsibilities

Match has an immediate opening for a PreK Paraprofessional. The position is based at 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park. The hours for these positions are 7:00am-2:45pm (7:00am-4:30pm on Wednesdays for afternoon professional development). Compensation is $52,499/year and can be higher if the candidate has prior relevant experience. Match encourages and supports paraprofessionals and aides who want to grow into lead teaching positions or other educator roles at our school!

The PreK Paraprofessional will play an integral role in supporting the lead teacher in one of our Pre-K classrooms. The Pre-K paraprofessional will work closely with the lead teacher and the entire PreK team to ensure that our students are able to learn in a warm, positive and structured classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with students in instructional and classroom activities at the direction of the lead teacher
• Assisting with academic, functional and/or specifically designed instructional or physical activities
• Supporting individual students and help them complete assignments or explain material they do not understand
• Communicating regularly with classroom teachers and parents regarding students needs and progress
• Supporting and ensuring the safety of excessively disruptive students, which may include physical management techniques at times
• Providing clerical support and material preparation support to teachers
• Supervise students during non-instructional periods (ex. field trips, recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal)
• Upholding high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there
• Participating in professional development activities, including but not limited to: instructional coaching, content meetings, and weekly meetings with the lead teacher

Qualifications

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for these positions. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants who:

• have prior classroom experience working with students, ideally in early childhood
• anticipate the learning, social, and environmental needs of students across various settings
• have a desire to continually improve their practice by taking and implementing feedback
• demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work
• believe that all students can and will succeed
• have an incredible amount of patience and willingness to go the extra mile

We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization.