Classroom Aide for Early Childhood - Headstart Brighton

Livingston Educational Service Agency; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Educational Service Agency is seeking a Classroom Aide for Early Childhood - Headstart Brighton. You will assist in preschool activities, cover breaks for teachers, and support children with diverse needs in a dynamic Head Start setting.

Starting immediately, the 10-month schedule with hourly wages from $16.75 to $20.00 is offered, along with related benefits. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of preschool experience, CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with preschool age children.
• Ability to remain confidential when exposed to sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and demonstrate flexibility.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities in preschool classroom and preschool center.
• Cover breaks for Lead Teachers and Associate Teachers.
• Engage with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground.
• Interact with preschool staff to support licensing ratios and safety.

Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certified

Job description

Classroom Aide for Early Childhood - Headstart Brighton

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Classroom Aide

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Early Childhood Programs - Head Start

UPDATED:

July 2025

SALARY/BENEFITS:

$16.75 to $20.00 per hour

SCHEDULE:

10-month

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist in activities in preschool classroom and preschool center. Work with typically developing children, children with disabilities, and interact with various preschool staff. Cover breaks for Lead Teachers and Associate Teachers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: The following duties and responsibilities are deemed to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully; an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Supports the social-emotional needs of children.
• Understands the impact of toxic stress and trauma on children.
• Understands and can implement and build on the trauma-informed framework of our classrooms.
• Supports oral communication with children and adults.
• Supports social skills, such as sharing with and helping others.
• Cover breaks for preschool staff.
• Engage in activities with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground.
• Interact with preschool staff including, but not limited to, Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Food Service Workers.
• Cover vacancies of preschool staff to ensure required licensing ratios are maintained, traveling to centers as necessary.
• Cleaning duties as assigned.
• Attend professional development opportunities as required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-year of experience working with preschool age children.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Note: The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

REQUIRED

• Ability to remain confidential when exposed to sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and demonstrate flexibility A minimum of 1-year of experience.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of school districts and community.
• Experience working with Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) families.
• CPR certified.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and well-being.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955710

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.75 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristen Kostielney , Education and Family Engagement Manager
• Livingston ESA
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]