Montessori Classroom Aide - PreK Lunch & Care

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Classroom Aide - Montessori to support prekindergarten students in a school-based setting. You will assist during lunch, help with food preparation and clean-up, and monitor students to ensure safety and positive conduct.

This role emphasizes teamwork with teachers and staff. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, experience with young children, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with large groups, especially prekindergarten students, preferred.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills; ability to be flexible.
• Good mediation and conflict resolution skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage in the prekindergarten classroom with minimum supervision.
• Prepare food in serving containers for students to serve themselves.
• Support students as they set the table and as they clean up after the meal.
• Escort and monitor students during lunch and outdoor recess.
• Attend city-wide in-service activities related to the job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize tables and food prep areas.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Classroom Aide - Montessori to support prekindergarten students in a school-based setting. You will assist during lunch, help with food preparation and clean-up, and monitor students to ensure safety and positive conduct.

This role emphasizes teamwork with teachers and staff. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, experience with young children, and strong customer service skills.