id='p32914_37119'>Preschool School Day Lead Assistant 2 JobID: 32914
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/10/2026
Location:
Ridge Wood Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
until filled
District:
Northville Public Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
Preschool School Day Lead Assistant 2
Job Summary: The Lead Assistant Teacher supports high-quality instruction and care in both tuition-based and GSRP preschool classrooms. Working closely with the Head Teacher, this role helps implement the HighScope Curriculum, contributes to daily planning and facilitation of learning experiences, and ensures consistent, developmentally appropriate supervision of children. The Lead Assistant actively supports positive behavior guidance, builds warm and professional relationships with families, and helps make children's learning visible through documentation and communication.
In addition to classroom responsibilities, this position oversees the After Care Program, ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-managed environment for children at the end of the school day.
Ongoing professional development is provided and required to support continuous growth and alignment with program standards.
Location: Ridge Wood
Hours: Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Hourly Rate: Lead Assistant Salary Schedule
2025-26 starting at Step 1: $15.60/hour
Start Date:
August 4-6 for High Scope Training
August 24, 2026 for the 2026-27 School Year
Benefits: Full time
Benefits include single-person medical / dental benefits, paid holidays & sick time
Tuition Reimbursement available
Educational Requirements:
~High School Diploma or equivalent required
~ Child Development Associate Degree (CDA) or equivalent preferred. The equivalency is a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credits with 18 in Early Childhood Education or a related field; or
~ An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or related field
~ Experience working with preschool children in a professional setting preferred
Qualifications:
~ Knowledge of State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers
~ Must obtain 16 Professional Development hours annually
~ Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation preferred
~ Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
~ Must demonstrate a growth mindset and attend ongoing professional development.
~ Must be at least 19 years of age
Duties and Responsibilities:
~ Ability to supervise children and assist with overall operation of a preschool classroom
~ Work cooperatively with teaching staff in planning and performing classroom activities
~ Ability to support children in developing self-help skills
~ Implement positive redirection and behavior guidance
~ Assist the teacher to ensure that the classroom is maintained in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
~ Ability to follow directions
~ Attend meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned
~ Greet families daily and assist as needed
~ Perform other duties as assigned by Head Teacher
Contact Joanne Sawicki at sawickjo@northvilleschools.org
Deadline: Until filled
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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