Preschool Aide, Full-time

Diocese of Lansing; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School in Howell, MI seeks a full-time Preschool Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. Position runs Monday–Friday, 7:45 am–3:30 pm, supporting the instructional program and supervising students.

The ideal candidate will be at least 19 with a high school diploma, preferably childcare experience, and a dependable, team-oriented, faith-filled approach to working with young children. Catholic parish involvement is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma; 19+ years old.
• Prefer childcare experience and dependable, responsible character.
• Passion for working with children of all developmental levels; team player.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and supervise students.
• Assist lead teacher with classroom prep and clerical tasks.
• Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
• Follow school policies and licensing guidelines.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Catholic faith

Education

High school diploma

Job description

St. Joseph School is seeking a full-time Preschool Aide to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year.

St. Joseph is a faith-filled PreK-8th grade Catholic School. Founded in 1940, it is a fixture in the Howell community. We seek a candidate who, with a heart on fire for the Lord, will bring joyful positivity, enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to growing spirit-filled disciples of Jesus Christ.

Mission:

St. Joseph Catholic School is a community of joyful disciples for Christ. Through a faith-centered education, we recognize and honor the uniqueness of each child and prepare all of our children to meet the spiritual, academic and social challenges of a changing world.

General Summary:

The teacher’s aide provides support for the instructional program including but not limited to: assistance with student supervision, classroom preparation, and clerical help. The teacher’s aide will assist the lead teacher in promoting emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth for our students. St. Joseph School follows the State of Michigan licensing requirements.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday 7:45 am – 3:30 pm. Candidates must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma, preferably with childcare experience and must be someone who is of dependable, responsible, team-oriented character and have a passion for working with children of all developmental levels. The desired candidate for the position is a practicing Catholic, actively involved in parish life.

Additional opportunities for work hours may be available with our before and after school student care program that follows the same licensing guidelines.

The following general expectations for this role:

• Be a positive representative of the school and the Catholic faith community.
• Follow confidentiality requirements regarding children and families.
• Comply with the Diocese of Lansing Code of Conduct
• Complete background check, CPR/First Aid Training, proper immunization, and medical requirements required, complete Virtus "Protecting God’s Children" certification, and any other training as required by State of Michigan Licensing.