Break Aide, Great Start Readiness Program (2026-27 school year)

TrulyHired; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned sick time

State of Michigan retirement program

Job summary

Kent ISD is seeking a part-time Support Staff/Break Aide for the Great Start Readiness Program. The role supports teachers by providing scheduled breaks, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment in a diverse preschool setting.

Eligibility includes reliable attendance, good communication with students and families, and a commitment to equity. Bilingual skills are welcomed to serve Kent ISD's multilingual community.

Qualifications

• Preferably has some experience working with children.
• Create and maintain a safe and positive learning environment focused on belonging.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.
• Team player able to multitask and prioritize.
• Navigate some technology.
• Some English-speaking skills; bilingual skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide breaks for teachers in the classroom setting within a high-quality preschool program.
• Ensure safety and positive classroom environment aligned with GSRP requirements.

Skills

Experience with children

Safe learning environment

Effective communication

Attendance and punctuality

Equity and inclusion

Team player

Technology navigation

English skills

Job description

Job Description

Support Staff/Break Aide

Great Start Readiness Program

127 days per year. 1-7 hours per day (5-35 hours per week, varies)

Kent ISD, non-union

Provides breaks for teachers in the classroom setting, in a high-quality preschool program that complies with the requirements of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) grant.

Job Qualifications

• Preferably has some experience working with children.
• Create and maintain a safe and positive learning environment focused on a sense of belonging within the classroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Team player who is able to multitask and prioritize.
• Navigate some technology.
• Some English-speaking skills. Bilingual skills are highly desired. Kent ISD has a diverse student population speaking over 100 languages.

Salary

$16.96 per hour

Benefits

• Earned sick time; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources