Preschool GSRP Assistant Teacher-Support/Sub

id='p32832_37119'>Preschool GSRP Assistant Teacher-Support/Sub JobID: 32832

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

6/25/2026

Location:

Early Childhood - Various sites

Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

District:

Northville Public Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

Preschool GSRP Assistant Teacher-Support/Sub

Job Summary: The position involves working directly with preschool-age children in a Great Start to Readiness Program (GSRP) and NAEYC Accredited program implementing the HighScope Daily Routine. The Lead Assistant is responsible for working throughout all of our GSRP classrooms as assigned and assisting the Head Teacher with planning and instruction, supervision of children and assisting with behavior guidance when needed, developing positive relationships with families and colleagues. Ongoing professional development is provided and required.

Location: Ridge Wood and Old Village School

Hours: Monday Friday

7:45 a.m. 4:15 p.m.

Hourly Rate: Lead Assistant Salary Schedule

2026-27 starting at $15.60/hour (full time)

Start Date:

Upon clearance and onboarding

Benefits:

Full Time

Benefits include single-person medical/dental benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement available

Free tuition for dependent children

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma.
• A Child Development Associates Degree (CDA), associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development is preferred.
• Experience working with preschool children in a professional setting is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (class provided)

~ Must obtain 18 Professional Development hours annually (provided)

~ Must be at least 19 years of age

~ Knowledge of State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers preferred

~ Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

~ Ability to supervise children and assist with operation of a child care program.

~ Work cooperatively with different classroom teams as assigned.

~ Assist with classroom maintenance.

~ Follow and enforce State of Michigan Licensing Rules.

~ Develop strong understanding of HighScope, early childhood best practices and NAEYC Program Standards.

~ Ability to follow directions.

~ Greet families and assist/communicate with parents as needed.

~ Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Teacher.

~ Take on leadership responsibilities throughout the daily routine to support the curriculum (lead and plan Small Group Time daily, collect, enter COR notes, etc.)

~Participate in Home Visit, Family Conference and Family Events.

~Assist children with bathroom needs and potty training if needed.

Questions: Contact Joanne Sawicki at sawickjo@northvilleschools.org

Deadline: Until Filled

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No person applying for employment at Northville Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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• Preschool GSRP Associate Teacher-Support_Sub-#.pdf