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Preschool Para @ Heusner

USD 305 Salina Public Schools
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $36,260/yr($34,120/yr$36,260/yr)

About the role

POSITION: 
Preschool Para (aka Early Education Classroom Engagement Support)

TERM: 
School Year position; 35 hrs/week

PAY STARTING AT: 
$17.06/hr (require: high school diploma/no experience)
$18.13/hr (must have CDA credential or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood)
Pay increase AND $500 pay incentive after obtaining CDA.

REQUIREMENTS:  
High School Diploma or equivalent. 
Must obtain a passing score on the state paraeducator assessment, or have completed a minimum of 48 college credit hours.
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a related degree required. If you don't have a CDA, must be able to obtain the CDA during employment, therefore we will train the right person! Once you obtain the CDA, you will receive a pay increase and $500 pay incentive! Experience working in a preschool classroom and/or childcare center is preferred, but most of all you must enjoy working with young children!
Pre-employment criminal record check, TB screening and physical.

DUTIES:    
Duties include assisting preschool age children with various activities and providing direction and guidance in a learning based environment.

EOE

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