Paraprofessional - MCS Tuition Based Preschool

Position Type:Support StaffDate Posted:5/28/2026Location:Mattawan Early Childhood Education CenterDistrict:Mattawan Consolidated SchoolPPOSITION: Paraprofessional - MCS Tuition Based PreschoolREPORTS TO: Principal, ECECEMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated SchoolSUMMARY:Paraprofessionals for Preschool support students in all developmental areas including academic, behavioral, social, emotional, gross/fine motor, and personal care needs in addition to supervision and student management duties.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent (GED)Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age childrenRESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and/or other classroom learning displays and in keeping such displays current.Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.Read to students, listen to students read, and observe students' reading abilities as assigned.Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans.Flexibility to work with multiple adults within multiple settings.Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.Assists students with mobility and access to materials.Supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground.Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.Monitors student activities, student behavior, and changes in student behavior, and handles minor incidents.Assist in the implementation and monitoring of behavioral plans.Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.Provides playground supervision.Participates in daily activities, training sessions.Disposes of waste-contaminated materials, food, and toys to maintain the hygiene and health of students and staff.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Participate in in-service education, conferences, or formal classes related to assignments.Show initiative when working with children or using materials.Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Maintain confidentiality of student records.Meet schedules and deadlines.Assist students with personal needs including dressing, toileting, and cleaning.Coordinates student busing for drop off and pick up of students.Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sitting, standing for periods of 60 minutes, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required. May require participation in student restraint as needed in extreme situations.SAFETY AND HEALTH:Knowledge of Michigan Childcare Licensing hygiene precautions and safety procedures.CPR Certified or willing to take training.EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Classroom/SchoolTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Hourly rate of $15.80 - $18.48 per hour. The position is contracted for 130 School Days and is a non-union position. Weekly hours worked can be flexible and will be discussed during interviews with the Principal.Attachment(s):Paraprofessional - MCS Tuition Based Preschool