William Paterson University invites applications for the part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) of Early Childhood Paraprofessional to serve in the newly opened on campus Child Development Center.

The paraprofessional will be assigned to either a toddler, preschool or kindergarten classroom and will work collaboratively with all members of the CDC team. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher will bring developmentally appropriate learning experiences to all students. 

Paraprofessionals will follow regulations outlined in the New Jersey Manual of Requirements for Child Care Center and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standards

For more information visit https://www.wpunj.edu/coe/child-development-center/ 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works as part of a team to provide children with developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a physically and psychologically safe environment in which all students are valued and supported.
• Assists with authentic data collection.
• Maintains with assistance a clean and safe environment in line with the Manual of Requirements for Child Care.
• Assists with all aspects of early childhood classroom routines and procedures.
• Works  with children aged 2.5 to 6 years old.
• Participates in professional development workshops and training as required by licensing and the WP Child Development Center leadership team.
• Assists with maintaining classroom records.
• May be provided with the opportunity to work additional wrap-around hours within parameters for part-time employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in early childhood or related field, equivalent college credits, or passing score on PARAPRO assessment.
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting.

Personal attributes and traits:

• Warm and friendly with a high level of patience, compassion, and enthusiasm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reflective and open to coaching and feedback.

Invitation to Apply:

Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and  submit a cover letter and resume. Submission of all documents listed above is required for consideration. 

If you have any general questions related to this search please email talent@wpunj.edu.

About William Paterson University

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution).

The University offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 8,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations.

The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.