Preschool Classroom Aide Substitute

Nemcsa • Stanwood, MI

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About The Position

The Preschool Classroom Aide Substitute helps create a safe, supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and develop skills for kindergarten success. The role supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development; assists with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations; and promotes children's health, safety, and well-being. The aide partners with families through communication, conferences, and home visits, and collaborates with teachers and staff to support school readiness goals. Ongoing training and professional development are part of the role. This is an active, hands-on position supporting young children throughout the day. The position may occasionally require driving, flexible hours, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The chosen applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine employment eligibility and provide an acceptable form of identification for the fingerprinting appointment. Failure to submit fingerprints makes an applicant ineligible for hire within the program.

Requirements

• Submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment.
• Possess an acceptable form of identification before attending the fingerprinting appointment.
• Be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands for classroom activities.
• The position may occasionally require driving, flexible hours, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Passion for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience caring for or working with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations.
• Partner with families through communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Promote children's health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support school readiness goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexibility whenever possible to support work-life balance.
• Paid holidays each year.
• Generous vacation time.
• Sick leave benefits.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED