GSRP Certified Paraprofessional

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks an Early Childhood Paraprofessional for Isbister Elementary School. The role supports high quality education for preschool students, with a 31-hour schedule Monday through Friday.

Compensation starts at $18.06 per hour, and the position reports to the Program Coordinator of Early Childhood Education. Qualifications include an associate degree or CDA, CPR/AED and first aid certification, and ability to collaborate with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood or CDA required
• CPR/AED and first aid certification required
• Experience in early childhood setting preferred
• Ability to work with parents and children
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten
• Yearly TB test required
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to work cooperatively with program staff

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning instruction and engagement of preschool with GSRP Lead Teacher
• Attend and engage in continuous professional development
• Assist with home visits, field trips and other activities
• Co-implement Teaching Strategies curriculum with lead teacher
• Work with small groups under teacher direction
• Supervise children during activities and during transitions
• Support a nurturing, safe classroom atmosphere
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, and meal service

Skills

CPR/AED

First aid

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood or CDA

Job description

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ Early Childhood Paraprofessional
• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
• Location:
  ISBISTER ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date:
  01/11/2026

LOCATION: Isbister Elementary School

HOURS: 31 hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 3:30pm

Friday 8:00am - 11:00am

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist with providing high quality education to students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or Child Development Associate (CDA), or be enrolled in a CDA program is required
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred
• Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher and Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and children
• Ability to maintain good rapport with staff/students
• Knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten
• Yearly CPR/AED and first aid certification required
• Negative TB test required
• Effective organizational skills
• Regular and reliable attendance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete professional development required by State Licensing
• Attend and engage in continuous professional development
• Coordinate with GSRP Lead Teacher and assist in planning instruction and engagement of preschool
• Assist/accompany teacher on home visits, field trips, and any other out of classroom learning opportunities
• Co-Implementation of the Teaching Strategies curriculum
• Work with small groups of students throughout the daily schedule, under the teacher's direction
• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, and emergency situations (i.e. tornado drills, fire drills, etc.)
• Engage in activities with children at their physical level
• Help create an overall supportive, nurturing, and strength-based atmosphere
• Assist with arrival and dismissal of children
• Assist with and participate in family style meal service and clean up after food is served
• Assist with the preparation and cleanup of room
• Bending, lifting and overhead work may be required
• Performs other duties as assigned

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements for a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator of Early Childhood Education

RATE OF PAY: $18.06

BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books.The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.