What Sets Us Apart
Schools partner with us because they know that dependable staffing support can make a lasting difference. The right person in the right role can transform a student’s day, shape their learning, and open doors for their future.
We hire thoughtfully, train thoroughly, and build long-term partnerships with schools that share our deep commitment to student success.
Speed to Hire
We move fast. We fill most positions within days, ensuring your programs never experience gaps in coverage.
Quality Hires
We recruit and train staff who bring both the qualifications and the passion to thrive in your school environment.
Full Scheduling Management
Our team handles all scheduling and adjustments so your site leaders never have to worry about coverage logistics.
Very High Fill Rates
Our staffing model consistently achieves fill rates exceeding 95%, even during periods of high demand.
Pricing
We offer transparent, competitive pricing that allows districts to optimize budget allocations without sacrificing service quality.
Flexibility
We adapt to evolving district needs, offering staffing solutions that scale with changes in enrollment and program demands.
A Case Study
Location: Orange County, CA
Students Served: 48,000
Schools Supported: 64
The Challenge
One of California’s largest school districts needed reliable and high-quality staffing to support both general education and special education classrooms following staffing struggles caused by COVID-19.
The Solution
After years of partnering with Strategic Kids for afterschool enrichment, the district approached us in 2020 to provide paraprofessional and lunchtime staffing support. Starting with just 10 paraprofessionals, Strategic Kids quickly scaled to meet the District's growing needs.
The Results
By the end of the 2020-21 school year, nearly 100 trained paraprofessionals were actively supporting students across the District. Today, Strategic Kids consistently fills over 95% of all paraprofessional requests for the District. Our staff seamlessly integrate into classrooms, supporting both general education students and students with disabilities.
Who We Staff
Instructional and Classroom Support
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Special Ed Paraprofessional
Bilingual Paprofessional
Instructional Assistant / Para
Substitute Teacher
Tutor Paraprofessional
Enrichment Coach / Instructor
Campus and Student Operations
Lunchtime & Recess Aide
Nutrition Staff
PE Aide / Coach
Student Monitor
Testimonials
"The benefits of having Strategic Kids Paraeducators and Student Supervisors on-site is the ability to provide needed student support, such as student safety and IEP compliance."
Jean Grabowski, Principal, Wagon Wheel Elementary
"We have benefited greatly from Strategic Kids Paraeducators. They are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. In every instance, they have jumped right into each assignment."
Meredith Hosseini, Assistant Principal, Capistrano Valley High School
"Strategic Kids staff support the diverse needs of our students and fill important positions on campus to increase safety and access to instruction."
Gretchen Fleming, Principal,Concordia Elementary School
Background Checks
TB Clearance
First Aide/CPR Certified
Reference Verification
W-4/W-2 Documentation
Our Required Qualifications
At Strategic Kids, every staff member undergoes extensive screening, fingerprinting, TB clearance, mandated reporter training, and reference checks to fully comply with all school district and state requirements. We go beyond basic qualifications with additional program-specific training to ensure every staff member is fully prepared to engage students safely, confidently, and professionally from day one. Our staff comes fully compliant, thoroughly vetted, and District ready.
All staff are W-2 employees of Strategic Kids. We handle hiring, onboarding, payroll, and ongoing employment management so districts don’t need to take on additional HR responsibilities.
Strategic Kids partners with a wide range of organizations, including large and small public school districts, charter schools, and private schools. One of our key strengths is our ability to adapt to the unique needs, structures, and goals of each partner.
Strategic Kids manages all payroll and employment-related costs for our staff. Districts are billed based on hours worked, eliminating the need to manage payroll, benefits, or employment administration internally.
No. Billing begins only after staff have started working and logging hours. There are no upfront fees, allowing districts to launch services without additional financial risk.
Our internal scheduling team manages staff schedules and actively coordinates coverage. If a scheduled staff member calls out, we work quickly to secure a substitute whenever possible, minimizing disruption to classrooms and programs.
Strategic Kids staffing capabilities are built to scale. We currently support placements ranging from as few as 2 staff members per day at a single site to over 150 staff members per day across a district, depending on need and program scope.