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Preschool Para at USD305 Preschools - Salina, KS
USD 305 Salina Public SchoolsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026
💰 $34,720/yr($32,680/yr – $34,720/yr)
About the role
POSITION:
Preschool Para (aka Early Education Classroom Engagement Support)
LOCATION:
Salina Elementary School Preschool Classrooms
TERM:
35 hrs/week
PAY STARTING AT:
$16.34/hr (require: high school diploma/no experience)
$17.36/hr (must have CDA credential)
Pay increase AND $500 pay incentive after obtaining CDA.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain a passing score on the state paraeducator assmesment, 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
Preschool Para (aka Early Education Classroom Engagement Support)
LOCATION:
Salina Elementary School Preschool Classrooms
TERM:
35 hrs/week
PAY STARTING AT:
$16.34/hr (require: high school diploma/no experience)
$17.36/hr (must have CDA credential)
Pay increase AND $500 pay incentive after obtaining CDA.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain a passing score on the state paraeducator assmesment, 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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