Paraprofessional-Preschool Assistant (EDUStaff) - Oakland Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Early Childhood/Early Childhood SupportDate Posted: 10/22/2024Location: Lessenger ElementaryDistrict: Lamphere Schools - websiteLamphere Schools is contracting the services of EDUStaff for Child Care staff. POSITION: Paraprofessional-Preschool Assistant (EDUStaff) LOCATION: Lessenger Elementary SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:15a.m.-5:15p.m. 10 Month position COMPENSATION: starting at $13.90-$15.11 based on experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma
• Demonstrated aptitude for the nature of work to be performed
• Willingness to participate in our staff development program
• Current child/adult CPR certification in Standard First Aid
• Must submit to required background checks including completion of Michigan Childcare License programs
• Be a positive role model to children and caregiving staff
• Able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children up to 70 lbs.
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for working with children; kind, caring, patient, empathetic, creative and flexible
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Able to withstand the strain of the position
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable

RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes, not be limited to the following:

• Assist in developing and maintaining a quality childcare program as assigned-includes lesson plans, observations, activity preparation, individualized instruction, problem-solving
• Appropriately supervise children while maintaining a safe and harmonious environment
• Meets the individual needs of each child in conjunction with implementation of the lesson plans
• Treat each child with dignity and respect while helping each child be successful
• Assists with meal prep, snacks and clean up routines
• Assist with wash up, toilet routines and clothing
• Perform student record keeping including food counts, attendance, observations, records and quarterly child assessments
• Assist in preparing center and classroom displays and bulletin boards, room arrangement and the learning environment, consistent with the Lamphere Learning Ladder curriculum
• Participates in Lamphere Learning Ladder staff meetings and staff development training programs
• Establish positive relationships with parents including daily communication of student progress
• Care for equipment and maintain a safe environment for children
• Works cooperatively with school and Learning Ladder staff projecting the values of learning ladder at all times
• Such alternatives to the above responsibilities as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable

Qualified Applicant Procedure: Certified Positions click here Non-Certified Positions click here Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI. It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.