Goodrich Area Schools

Children’s Center

Preschool Assistant

Summary: The Children’s Center is seeking an energetic and nurturing Preschool Assistant to help support early childhood educators by managing classrooms, supervision children, and facilitating age-appropriate activities. The Preschool Assistant will foster children’s social, emotional, and intellectual development while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and clean environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must be at least (18) years of age.
Previous classroom teaching experience (especially with HighScope) experience is strongly preferred.
A valid CPR/First Aid certification.
Compliance to complete Central Registry Clearance.

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

Under the direction of the Site Director, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for the following:

Assist the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and setting up learning centers.
Maintain a positive, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment encourages curiosity and cooperative play.
Maintain constant supervision of children both indoors and on the playground to prevent injuries.
Guide individual children or small groups in activities, and reinforce concepts introduced by the teacher.
Maintain strong communication, patience, crisis management, and the ability to foster a supportive learning environment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and secure classroom environment with strictly following state licensing rules and center health policies.
Apply positive behavior management techniques consistently to encourage social and emotional growth.
Gather, compile, and prepare instructional materials (cutting, copying, laminating, and setting up equipment).
Attend all staff meetings and other work related functions as required.
Assist with students check in/out policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all students.
Willingness to complete 16 clock hours of annual professional development training and certification continuation in CPR/First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Work Environment

Work is performed at Reid Elementary School and may include other facilities of the district. There is limited exposure to physical risk.

REPORTS TO: Children’s Center Director; Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday thru Friday

Approximately 25-30 hours per week

START DATE: 2026-2027 school year. Paid orientation training available beginning of the school year.

COMPENSATION: $15.10 – 17.49 per hour, based on certification and degree plus years of experience in early childhood education.

TO APPLY: Visit www.goodrichschools.org and click on Employment on the home page.

Follow the link to start an Application for employment.

Goodrich Area Schools does not accept applications via fax, email, or in person.

Goodrich Area Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any

other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.