<p>Job Description:</p> <p>NAEYC Qualified Paraprofessional (Pre-K)</p> <p>Applicants must have:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree/training as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), meet the physical requirements of the position, and pass the requisite pre-employment checks </li></ul> <p>See attached job description for more information.</p> <p>Hours per Regular School Day: 7.0 hour shift per regular, in-person school day (6.5 paid hours; 0.5 unpaid lunch break; no additional breaks)</p> <ul> <li>Payrate: $20.36 per hour after successful completion of 60 work day probationary period ($18.32 during first 60 work days - probationary period)* </li><li>Medical Benefits, Paid Leave Time (Sick, Personal, Vacation), Paid Holidays: In accordance with the current agreement between the Thomaston Board of Education and the AFSCME employees) </li></ul> <p>Interviews will be immediate and ongoing; applicants are advised to apply early.</p> <p>The Thomaston Public Schools district is located in Thomaston, Connecticut which encompasses a land area of 12 square miles and has a population of 7,922. The Town is 10 miles south of Torrington, 23 miles west of Hartford and is bordered by Waterbury, Plymouth, Harwinton, Litchfield, and Watertown. Thomaston is a residential community that consists predominantly of single-family homes affordable across a broad range of income levels. Residents are served by Thomaston's diversified economic base which includes many small and medium-sized manufacturers offering opportunities to its students through sound annual budgets, diverse course offerings, and internship/exploration programs.</p>