Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Job Purpose

Farber Hebrew Day School/s Early Childhood Center, located in Southfield Michigan, is seeking a paraprofessional. This position will work closely with the classroom teacher to implement educational activities that meet the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and creative needs of individual students, and ensure that the children are well cared for and safe.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Full time: Monday to Friday 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
• Part time: Monday to Friday 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the classroom, playing, interacting and guiding the students.
• Be part of a rotating schedule for morning drop off and dismissal duty. 
• Model good behavior by showing the children how to do the task rather than telling them how to do it.
• Discuss and support the behavior policies implemented by the classroom teacher.
• Accompany the class to and from and remain with them during all special classes.
• Be pleasant and polite with parents, but all discussion and questions regarding children should be directed to the classroom teacher.  
• Join the teacher during free play/small group time. Help at the project table or interact with the children during their free-play time. Help children either in small groups, or individually.
• Join the teacher on the floor, close to the children, during circle time and help children who need help focusing or provide appropriate redirection.
• Clean the tables after projects, snack and lunch using warm water, soap and bleach
• Maintain the cleanliness of the easel area (including cleaning paint brushes)
• Ensure the classroom snack cabinet is supplied with snacks and paper goods (napkins, bowls, spoons, forks, cups, etc.)
• Set up snack and juice
• Keep track of diapers, pull-ups, extra clothes, wipes and send a note for any child who needs supplies
• Change children’s diapers
• Assist children using the bathroom
• Assist children at arrival with coats, backpacks and lunches. Check backpacks for notes/supplies when necessary.
• Help and direct the children to clean.
• Participate in the 16 hours of required professional development as provided by Farber Hebrew Day School.

 Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, office and school-based staff, students, parents, and community
• Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two – three years’ experience working with young children
• Early Childhood degree/CDA, a plus