Paraprofessional - 120 Preschool Child Care (Edustaff)

Position Type:
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Support

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
Simonds Elementary

District:
Lamphere Schools
Position:Preschool Child Care (Edustaff)
Location: Simonds Elementary
Date Available: 2026/2027 School Year
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30 & 3:30-6:00 pm
Pay Rate: $16.00-$17.50 based on education and experience


Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma

• Demonstrated aptitude for the nature of work to be performed
• Willingness to participate in our staff development program
• Current child/adult CPR certification in Standard First Aid
• Must complete and pass a fitness for duty physical
• Must submit to required background checks including completion of Michigan Childcare License programs
• Be a positive role model to children and caregiving staff
• Able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children up to 70 lbs.
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for working with children; kind, caring, patient, empathetic, creative and flexible
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Have reliable transportation
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable
  Responsibilities:
  Includes, not be limited to the following:
• Under the supervision of the Director and guidance of the Coordinator implements classroom and playground activities, consistent with the Lamphere Learning Ladder curriculum and prepared lesson plans
• Appropriately supervise children while maintaining a safe and harmonious environment
• Treat each child with dignity and respect while helping each child be successful
• Assists with meals, snacks and clean up routines
• Cares for equipment and maintains a safe environment for children
• Participates in Lamphere Learning Ladder staff meetings and staff development training programs
• Establishes a positive relationship with parents
• Works cooperatively with school and Learning Ladder staff projecting the values of learning ladder at all times
• Assist in developing and maintaining a quality childcare program as assigned-includes lesson plans, observations, activity preparation, individualized instruction, problem-solving
• Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
• Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
• All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
• Such alternatives to the above responsibilities as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Learning Ladder Director


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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.