GSRP Preschool Assistant: Flexible Hours & Impact

Northwest Education Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Rapids Public Schools is seeking a GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional to support the lead preschool teacher in delivering a quality early childhood program, focusing on the academic, emotional, and welfare needs of preschool students. This role requires collaboration with the classroom team and may involve home visits and parental involvement activities.

A candidate should hold an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or a CDA credential, and have or be

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or the equivalent; or a valid preschool CDA credential.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given tasks.
• Familiarity with preschool curricula, screening, and assessment tools (including CLASS).
• Ability to work with diverse families and collaborate with a team.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Complete 24 clock hours of annual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment.
• Assist in establishing parent involvement activities.
• Assist in home visits
• Assist in all daily operations of the program
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Assist children with personal health care needs
• Collaborate with the teacher to implement lesson plans and classroom tasks
• Observe students and document data to assess progress
• Maintain accurate student records
• Participate in trainings and professional development
• Flexible hours for family involvement activities, including home visits and recruitment events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Student support

Classroom management

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

Associate’s Degree in ECE/Child Development or CDA

Job description

Elk Rapids Public Schools is seeking a GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional to support the lead preschool teacher in delivering a quality early childhood program, focusing on the academic, emotional, and welfare needs of preschool students. This role requires collaboration with the classroom team and may involve home visits and parental involvement activities.

A candidate should hold an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or a CDA credential, and have or be