Instructional Aide/Building Aide - 1st Grade

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools in Detroit area is seeking an Instructional Aide/Building Aide to support first grade students. The role includes instructional support and supervision during lunch and recess, with opportunities to assist in preparing learning environments and materials.

The position requires the ability to walk long distances and to sit or stand for extended periods, with duties Monday through Friday and collaboration with teachers and administrators to foster a positive learning

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to staff and students.
• Willingness to learn developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Assist in producing and organizing the learning environment, equipment and materials.
• Provide individual or small group student support. Provide other assistance as requested by the teachers.
• Lunchroom supervision. Playground supervision.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group student support.
• Provide other assistance as requested by the teachers.
• Lunchroom supervision.
• Playground supervision.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Assist in learning environment

Provide student support

Lunchroom supervision

Playground supervision

Ability to walk long distances

Ability to sit or stand long periods

Other duties as assigned

Job description

Instructional Aide/Building Aide with Lunch/Recess Coverage - 1st Grade

Location: North Sashabaw Elementary

Posting date: November 6, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to staff and students.


• Willingness to learn developmentally appropriate educational practices.


• Assist in producing and organizing the learning environment, equipment and materials.


• Provide individual or small group student support. Provide other assistance as requested by the teachers.


• Lunchroom supervision. Playground supervision.


• Ability to walk long distances.


• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.


• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Reports To

Jennifer Johnson, Building Principal

Starting Date

November, 2026

Salary

• Monday - Friday


• $17 Per Hour - Instructional Aide (4 hours)


• $16 Per Hour - Building Aide (1.5 hours)


• $18 Per Hour Lunch / Recess (1 hour)


• 30 minute unpaid lunch

Deadline

Until filled