GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional

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

Please contact Elk Rapids Public Schools directly

TITLE: GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Early Childhood/Tuition-Based Program Supervisor JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for working closely with the lead preschool teacher to support the academic, emotional, and overall welfare of the preschool-aged student and the classroom.

District and Job Description: Elk Rapids Schools has approximately 975 students in grades K-12 and is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan. The District also serves as an authorizer of Mill Creek Academy, a K-5th-grade District that educates approximately 230 students. Elk Rapids Schools is an education leader within the Northwest Education Services Intermediate School District and is eager to interview the best candidates for this vacancy. Lakeland Elementary is seeking a motivated, passionate, engaged, and dedicated GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher to make a difference in our community and district. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Assistant Teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by supporting the classroom teacher in planning, assessing, and instructing students. The position includes assisting the teacher in maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students by fostering a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

DUTIES AND 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
• Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks
• Assist teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Collect and document data regarding the student(s)
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Participate in trainings and on-going professional development
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Required - Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or the equivalent; or a valid preschool classroom CDA credential.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with research-based preschool curricula, screening, and assessment tools, as well as the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
• Ability to work well with diverse families.
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents and teachers.
• Have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and first aid or be willing to obtain it.
• Complete 24 clock hours of annual training in professional development.

OTHER INFORMATION

Deadline: June 9, 2025, or until filled Starting Date: 2025-26 School Year