Inst. Para., Head Start: Multiple Sites/Darrough Chapel bei Kokomo School Corporation

Job Site:       Kokomo - Darrough Chapel; 

Hours/Days:   37.5 hours per week, 186 days (9.5 months)

Hourly Rate:   $12.28 per hour

Benefits:        Group insurance programs, PERF, paid leave days

Responsibilities:

Assist Head Start teacher in daily classroom activities.  Work one-on-one and in small groups with preschool students.  Provide remediation support for students.  Support the overall student growth in social, emotional, and kindergarten rediness skills.  Assist with serving breakfast, lunch, and snack daily.  Monitor students on the bus as needed.  Attend Head Start mandatory training, follow Head Start performance standards and all requirements for state early childhood and Head Start licensing.  Applicant should be able to work well with school staff and students of all ages. Complete other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Mandatory FBI fingerprinting background check and other HS requirements. 

High school diploma or equivalent; AND

Have one of the following or willing to obtain to be highly qualified:

• Two-year college degree
• Passed ParaPro Assessment
• 48 credit hours of college level classes; OR
• Childhood Development Associate certificate (CDA)
• Kokomo School Corporation Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification

Deadline to receive applications is Friday, October 3, 2025, or until filled.  Posting may extend until position is filled.