Preschool Paraeducator – Early Learning Support

Great Start Readiness Para educator-Clinton Valley Chippewa Valley Schools Grants - Clinton Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

• Clinton Valley
• Paygrade 6
• $19.19/hr
• 7.5 hrs/day (TBD temporary additional 1/2 hour for 2026/27 School Year only)
• Work Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Replacing Susanna Fox-Biretta
• Effective: 2026/27 School Year

Position Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

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.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Further education must be met through attendance and participation at a minimum of five professional development days as well as five teacher in-service days per year. Licensing requirements also mandate earning twelve educational hours of early childhood training per year in addition to CPR and First Aid training.

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…