Employment

Position: Duck Creek Learning Center Student Success Coach

Posting Date: June 17, 2025

Job Description: This position will assist the Principal and alternative education teachers in providingguidance for potential graduates and other students in need of extra support. Additional duties will be toorganize field trips, service-learning opportunities, college and career exploration activities, as well as,other activities in and out of the building.

Primary Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Associates degree in education or related field is preferred.
Prior experience working in a school environment is preferred but not required.
Work with potential graduates and their families to insure a successful senior year.
Assist Principal and instructional staff with support services throughout the building.
Create and manage student success plans.
Provide college and career exploration opportunities for students.
Lead service-learning initiatives.
Participate in required professional development activities.

Applications: Submit a written letter of application, resume of education and experience via email to: Joel Hoppa- Principal, Duck Creek Learning Center joelhoppa@wlace.org

Deadline: until filled.This is a full-time, school year - 180 day position.

Hourly wage - $21.96/hr. Single health insurance, 10 paid sick days, 3 personal days.

Position: Early Childhood Classroom Associate

Qualifications:

Enrollment in or Possession of CDA required, AA in Early Childhood or higher preferred.
Prior early childhood classroom experience preferred.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents & young children.
Home visitation experience preferred, particularly with young families.

Applications:

Submit a written letter of application, resume of education and experience, transcripts including credentials to:

Melissa Raiche, WLACE Office Manager
White Lake Area Community Education
541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
melissaraiche@wlace.org

Deadline:

Until filled

Terms of Employment:

Full-time hourly position dependent on receiving grant funding. School year position starting at $16.21 per hour, 36 hours per week. Health Insurance (single coverage), sick leave & personal time.

Position: Early Childhood Program Assistant

Qualifications:

Possession of High School Diploma required.
Prior early childhood classroom experience preferred.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents, young children & staff.
Knowledge of and working relationship with community service agencies.
Positive team and improvement oriented person.

Applications:

Submit a resume to:

Melissa Raiche, WLACE Administrative Assistant
White Lake Area Community Education
541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
melissaraiche@wlace.org

Deadline:

Until filled.

Terms of Employment:

Hourly position dependent on receiving grant funding. School year position starting at $15.13 per hour, 32 hours per week. Health Insurance (single coverage), sick leave & personal time.

Position: Social Worker Alternative and Adult Education

Posting Date: June 18, 2025 Notice Deadline: Until filled

Position: Social Worker- Alternative and Adult Education

Qualifications and Experience:

MSW or MA in psychology or counseling.
School Social Work Certificate preferred but not required.
Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and reinforcement systems.
Ability to use effective instructional strategies and techniques for at-risk learners.
Experience in the development and implementation of affective/social skills lessons.
Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring systems.
Experience with group facilitation and problem-solving strategies.
Ability to effectively lead/facilitate group processes.
Supports the design, adjustments and communication of an effective school-wide system of behavioral support to benefit all learners.
Lead team process to develop, implement, consult, and monitor individual behavior plans throughout the entire school environment.
Collaborate with general education teachers and building principal to contribute to the establishment of an optimal learning environment.
Serve as consult to teachers in need of engagement, motivation, and behavior adaptation strategies to increase achievement of students.

Applications: Submit via email, a written letter of application, resume of education and experience, and credentials to: Joel Hoppa, Director of Adult and Alternative Education, White Lake Area Community Education. joelhoppa@wlace.org

Terms of Employment: This is a 180 day school year position with a starting salary of $54,041. The position includes; family health insurance, sick leave, personal time and paid school year holidays.

WHITEHALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Whitehall District Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Position: Head Start Program Preschool Lead Teacher

Qualifications:

Possession of an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required. A valid Michigan teaching certificate with an early childhood endorsement (ZA or ZS) preferred.
Prior early childhood classroom experience required.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents & young children.
Home visitation experience preferred, particularly with young families.
Knowledge of and working relationship with community service agencies.
Positive team and improvement oriented person.

Applications:

Submit a written letter of application, resume of education and experience, transcripts including credentials to:

Melissa Raiche, Office Manager
White Lake Area Community Education
541 E. Slocum St, Whitehall, MI 49461
melissaraiche@wlace.org

Deadline:

Until filled

Terms of Employment:

Full-time position, 201 days per year. Salary range $34,000 - $42,500/year DOE and qualification. Health insurance (single coverage), sick leave & personal time.

Position: Head Start Preschool Classroom Associate

Qualifications:

Possession of High School Diploma required, CDA or higher preferred.
Must be currently enrolled in (or have completed) a CDA, Associate or Bachelor credential program.
Prior early childhood classroom experience preferred.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents & young children.
Home visitation experience preferred, particularly with young families.
Knowledge of and working relationship with community service agencies.
Positive team and improvement orientated person.

Applications:

Submit a written letter of application, resume of education & experience, transcripts including credentials to:

Melissa Raiche, Office Manager
White Lake Area Community Education
541 E. Slocum St, Whitehall, MI 49461
melissaraiche@wlace.org

Deadline:

until filled

Terms of Employment:

Full-time position dependent on receiving grant funding. School year position, starting at $16.21 per hour, 40 hours per week. Health Insurance (single coverage), sick and personal time.

Position: LHLC Childcare Assistant, Before & After School

Qualifications:

Possession of High School Diploma required.
Coursework in a child related field preferred, but not required
The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents & young children.
Prior child care experience preferred.
Positive team and improvement oriented person.

Applications:

Submit a written letter of application, resume of education & experience, transcripts including credentials to

Melissa Raiche, Office Manager
White Lake Area Community Education
541 E. Slocum St, Whitehall, MI 49461
melissaraiche@wlace.org

Deadline:

until filled

Terms of Employment:

Split-shift school year position, $15.75 per hour, 25-30 hours per week. Paid holidays, sick days and personal time. Health Insurance (single coverage).