Early Childhood Parapro - Part Time

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 :

• Part-time Schedule : 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.
• 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.
• 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.   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 Powered by JazzHR