Preschool School Day Lead Assistant

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 4/10/2026 Location: Ridge Wood Elementary Date Available: 08/14/2026 Closing Date: 04/17/2026 District:   Northville Public Schools  Additional Information: Show/Hide Preschool School Day Lead Assistant Job Summary: The position involves working directly with preschool-age children in a NAEYC Accredited program implementing the HighScope Daily Routine. The Lead Assistant is responsible for 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 Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Hourly Rate: Lead Assistant Salary Schedule 2025-26 starting at Step 1: $15.60/hour (full time) Start Date: 2026-27 School Year, at or around August 23, 2026 And Upon clearance 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: 1. Preferred qualifications include a Child Development Associate's Degree (CDA) or equivalent. The equivalency is a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credits with 18 in Early Childhood Education or a related field. There is some flexibility for candidates in a program working towards this requirement. 2. 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 the classroom team. ~ 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. ~ Attend 3 day HighScope training in August. ~ Take on leadership responsibilities throughout the daily routine to support the curriculum (lead Small Group Time daily, collect, enter COR notes, etc.) Questions: Contact Joanne Sawicki at sawickjo@ 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. Attachment(s): * SDPK Lead Assistant 4-8-2026, #.pdf

Created: 2026-04-15