Readiness Paraeducator-Cherokee

Great Start Readiness Para educator - Cherokee

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $18.63 to $21.22 Per Hour

Job Requirements:

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Cherokee
• Paygrade 6
• $18.63/hr
• 7.5 hrs/day (TBD temporary additional 1/2 hour for 2026/27 School Year only)
• Work Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Effective: 2026/27 School Year

Position Summary:

Supports the teacher to ensure the best possible learning experience for preschool age children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

• Support a positive learning environment by providing educational support to students while working collaboratively with the lead teacher.
• Extend all student support services to the English Language Learner (ELL) students.
• Work independently of the teacher to plan and implement the curriculum to individual and small groups of students using age appropriate materials.
• Know, understand, apply, and support school, licensing, and GSRP program policies.
• Gather and maintain data and other information pertaining to students on a regular basis.
• Maintain 100% confidentiality in all areas pertaining to students.
• Provide resources to support the students and their families as needed.
• Administer assessments and interpret their results.
• Work as partners with the lead teachers to meet with parents and discuss the progress their children are making toward achieving personal and program goals.
• Register new students, making sure they meet all eligibility requirements stipulated by the GSRP program guidelines.
• Accompany the lead teacher on home visits.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Associates of Arts Degree in early childhood/preschool education or child development associate credential (CDA) and approved by Michigan Department of Educational staff, required.
• If no applicants meet the above educational requirements, an Associate Teacher’s Preschool Education Preparation Plan can be completed by the person hired without meeting the above requirements. This plan must be completed within three (3) years of date of the hire and must minimally include two credit-bearing courses, 60 clock hours, or an equivalent of training per calendar year from an approved training institution or agency and must result in the attainment of the Preschool CDA or an associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education.
• Training in Creative Curriculum, preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with children’s groups and/or training in early childhood development or childcare, preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

Skills:

• Good communication skills, required.

Abilities:

• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
• Ability to communicate well with young children and adults, required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of files, materials, computer and audio visual equipment, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Chippewa Valley Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment.

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone:
• Email: HR Information.mi.us