Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

Provide support services for the classroom preschool teacher.

• Reinforce curriculum through actively interacting with children.

• Participate in the planning and implementing of daily instructional and non-instructional activities for all children

• Actively engage children in the classroom, during lunch and outdoor play.

• Accompany children to the bathroom.

• Assist children with personal needs, when necessary (brushing teeth, washing hands, buttons, zippers, etc.)

• Assist with record keeping, organization, and preparation of materials.

• Communicate classroom needs and concerns to teacher.

• Maintain confidentiality of classroom/child/family information.

• Participate in training and workshops. Maintain a log of these activities.

• Complete required training - (First Aid, CPR, and Child Abuse training).

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

• Have a child development associate (CDA) credential; or
• Be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years; and passed the Parapro Assessment; or
• Have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree and passed the Parapro Assessment.

• Be able to follow oral and written directions
• Facilitate small groups of children independent of an immediate supervisor
• Be willing to read/study information which would provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job
• Physical requirements to include walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, carrying, kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting, flexibility, standing.
  

The annual salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.