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POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Casper Head Start Center is now scheduling interviews for a Paraeducator.? This is a full-time position for 30 hours a week 176 days a year.?? We offer a complete benefits package, no weekends, and most major holidays off as well as an extended winter break.?? ? For more details, including the complete job description, and to apply please visit: We look forward to visiting with you!

The base hourly rate is $15.59.

Application deadline: November 11, 2025.

For questions, please contact the Center Director, Jennifer at [email protected]?or call 307-266-5480.

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

Job Summary:

In this role, you will help create a safe and supportive environment for children from three to five?years old, where they can explore, learn, and build trusting relationships. You will work with the Lead Teacher to get materials ready and set up the classroom. You will also provide individualized care to meet the needs of each child and family in our Head Start (HS) program with the overall goal of social competence and school readiness for each child.?

Duties/Responsibilities: ???

*All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD. *

• Recruit children for the program in accordance with guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services and WCFD.?
• Implements set lesson plans, as directed, in individual, cooperative, small and large group settings.?
• Deliver direct services to children, families, and staff in various settings regardless of weather conditions.
• Communicate positively with staff, children, and families through both verbal and nonverbal methods.
• Work effectively with children who have behavioral concerns, developmental disabilities, and/or learning impairments.
• Assist in organizing and implementing group socialization activities for children and families.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Provide individualized educational activities to help children explore, develop problem-solving skills, and build self-confidence.
• Support Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in collaboration with teachers, family support providers, and therapists.
• Keep classroom areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assume full classroom responsibilities when needed.
• Perform minor first aid and routine hygienic care.
• Provide regular care to children, including diaper changes, feeding, and comforting.
• Participate in child screenings as necessary.
• Assist with outdoor and playground activities.
• Ensure ability to perform job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Board or its designee.
• Adhere to all policies, guidelines, and operational procedures set forth by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.

*Physical Requirements: *

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to read technical materials for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
• Must be able to travel to various sites, meetings, and training sessions, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Must be willing to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions.
• Capable of hearing and processing both in-person and telephone conversations.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
• Ability to work in air-conditioned buildings and under fluorescent lighting.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist children in emergency situations and provide first aid when needed.