Paraeducator - Great Start Readiness Program at Apollo Early Childhood Center

Oakland Schools • Highland, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The GSRP Para assists the teacher in developing daily lesson plans, preparing materials, and providing children with developmentally appropriate experiences. The GSRP Para works with the staff to maintain materials, equipment, and facilities as required. This is a Classroom Assistant/Paraeducator position within the Apollo Center, with salary determined by the HVPEA Contract. The role reports to the Director of Early Childhood Education and operates during the 2026-2027 school year, Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Current certification in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid training
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and consent to background check according to child care licensing rules
• Ability to relate to young children, teachers, parents and office staff
• Ability to follow directions from classroom teachers
• Enthusiastic personality and evidence of initiative
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR an associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent preferred
• Existing 120 Clock Hour approval letter from the MDE, or willingness to obtain it within 3 school years
• Experience in using and knowledge of High Scope Curriculum, as well as Child Observation Record (COR) assessment system preferred
• Experience working with preschool-aged children and their families

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in developing daily lessons plans, preparing materials, and providing children with developmentally appropriate experiences using High Scope curriculum
• Work with teachers to maintain materials, equipment and facilities as required by child care licensing
• Share responsibility for the physical, social and emotional welfare of all of the students
• Attend staff meetings and in services when required
• On an as-needed basis, para may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree