Paraeducator - Great Start Readiness Program at Apollo Early Childhood Center

id='p17710_46164'>Paraeducator - Great Start Readiness Program at Apollo Early Childhood Center JobID: 17710

Position Type:

Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

8/7/2026

Location:

Apollo Early Childhood Center

District:

Huron Valley Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

Position Type: Classroom Assistant/Paraeducator

Location: Apollo Center

Salary: Per HVPEA Contract: $15.25 - $17.90

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education

School Year: 2026-2027

Hours: M-F 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Date Posted: 8/7/2026

Date Closed: Internal: 8/13/2026 External: Until filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR an associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent preferred, OR an 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
• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist teacher in developing daily lessons plans, preparing materials, and providing children with develop-mentally 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR an associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent preferred, OR an existing 120 Clock Hour approval letter from the MDE or willingness to obtain within 3 years.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanna Klebba

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: jeanna.klebba@hvs.org

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.