Preschool Classroom Aide

Nemcsa • Cass City, MI

3d

About The Position

The Preschool Classroom Aide helps create a safe, supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom where young children can learn, grow, and build skills for kindergarten success. The role supports children's development and well-being, assists with classroom activities and daily operations, partners with families, and collaborates with teachers and staff on school-readiness goals. The work is active and hands-on throughout the day, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on children and families in the community. The position may occasionally require driving and flexible hours, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The selected applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check 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

• Pass a State of Michigan Background Check by submitting fingerprints; provide an acceptable form of identification for 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience caring for or working with young children preferred.
• Passion for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed.

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

• Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• 10+ paid holidays each year.
• Vacation time and 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: No Education Listed