Full time Paraprofessional- Farber Hebrew Day School

Farber Hebrew Day School’s Early Childhood Center, located in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a paraprofessional to work closely with the classroom teacher.

About the role

This position implements educational activities that meet the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and creative needs of individual students, and ensures that children are well cared for and safe.

Schedule

Full time: Monday to Friday, 7:45 am – 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the classroom, playing, interacting, and guiding students.
• Participate in a rotating schedule for morning drop-off and dismissal duty.
• Model good behavior by demonstrating tasks rather than merely instructing.
• Discuss and support the behavior policies implemented by the classroom teacher.
• Accompany the class to and from all special classes and remain with them during those times.
• Be pleasant and polite with parents; direct all child-related questions to the classroom teacher.
• Join the teacher during free play and small-group time, assisting at the project table or interacting with children.
• Help children in small groups or individually.
• Sit on the floor near children during circle time, helping those who need focus or redirection.
• Clean 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 stocked with snacks and paper goods (napkins, bowls, spoons, forks, cups, etc.).
• Set up snack and juice.
• Track diapers, pull-ups, extra clothes, and wipes; send notes when supplies are needed.
• Change children’s diapers.
• Assist children using the bathroom.
• Help children at arrival with coats, backpacks, and lunches; check backpacks for notes or supplies.
• Direct children in cleaning up.
• Complete 16 hours of required professional development provided by Farber Hebrew Day School.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Two to three years’ experience working with young children.
• Early Childhood degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance