Preschool Academy Classroom Aid

Position Type: Non-Certified Student Support Services/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 3/4/2026Location: Webster Early Childhood Center(High-Needs School)District: Hazel Park SchoolsBuilding: Webster Early Childhood CenterPosition: Preschool Academy Classroom Aid Hazel Park is seeking a Preschool Academy Classroom Aid for the 2025-2026 school year at Webster Early Childhood Center. The successful candidate for this position will be committed to supporting young learners and developing a caring, nurturing environment. Level III starting. $15.00Specific Qualifications.Experience working in an early childhood setting required; CDA preferredExperience in Creative Curriculum preferred but not required.Ability to be sensitive, accepting and responsive to culturally diverse children and parentsCommunicate effectively with children, parents, staff and administrators.Demonstrated ability to work with a lead teacherCurrent certification in Child CPR and Basic First Aid preferred.Experience working with at-risk families and preschool aged children preferred.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.Responsibilities.Meet qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers published by the State of Michigan.Comply with all current Board Policies and Staff Handbooks published by the Hazel Park School District and the program.Attend professional development as required by the program and, when applicable, the fiduciary.Actively participate in meetings as scheduled and required by the program and, when applicable, the fiduciary.Establish and maintain positive relationships with program members including children, staff, families, and the external community.Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child.Help with all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games, circle time, etc.Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development and build social emotional skillsAct as a positive role model for children.Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed under the direction of the Lead TeacheAssist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom managementAbility to move from a seated-to-standing position frequently and with ease.Maintain confidentiality.Must be 18 years old or older.Perform other duties as assigned.State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are required before an employee may work with children.A physical and TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with a physician's signature.APPLICATION PROCEDURE.Application Deadline: When Filled.All interested external applicants will need to complete the employment application.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Compensation: In accordance with the HPPA Contract Salary ScheduleStart Date: As filled.Reports To: Webster Early Childhood Administrator. The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties maybe performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Created: 2026-04-15