Preschool Aide 26/27

Kingsbury Country Day School; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford, Michigan, seeks a Preschool Aide to support a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for preschoolers. The role collaborates with teachers and families to ensure a positive educational journey, focusing on safety, emotional well-being, and developmental growth.

The ideal candidate embraces hands-on, experiential learning and strong interpersonal skills to foster a harmonious classroom and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff.
• Strong classroom collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with age-appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Keep the classroom neat and organized to facilitate learning.
• Collect and display suitable educational materials for displays.
• Support learning activities across the classroom and school community.
• Support teachers and guardians to provide the best student support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kingsbury Country Day School exists to provide students the time and space needed to authentically develop social, emotional, and academic skills. We are an innovative charter school located in Oxford, Michigan located on over 100 acres of beautiful woodland property.It is the mission of Kingsbury Country Day School to help every child reach their maximum potential through a challenging curriculum and expert instruction, in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Kingsbury is more than a school. It is a community which involves students, parents, teachers, and friends in its decision making, learning activities, and daily life.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands‑on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

To ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for students. The preschool aide seeks to collaborate seamlessly with teachers and parents, ensuring a positive educational journey for children. With a commitment to safety, emotional well‑being, and growth, the preschool aide contributes to the holistic development of preschoolers.

What you'll do

• Assists with assigned age appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Assists in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.

Classroom Management:

• Works cooperatively with teachers and guardians' to provide the best support for students.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.
• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the Academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 100 lbs., climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and guardians.
• Experience in an educational setting with school‑age children.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

About Choice Schools Associates

Kingsbury Country Day School (KCDS) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, KCDS is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight‑knit community school in your area.