Preschool Aide-GSRP-Clinton Valley

Chippewa Valley Schools; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, MI is hiring a Preschool Aide for Clinton Valley. This part-time role runs 11:30am–2:00pm, 2.5 hours daily, offering $15.44–$16.89 per hour.

Immediate start; reports to Preschool Coordinator. Responsibilities include supporting the classroom, assisting with crafts, activities, lunchtime, and supervising children, with emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and positive interaction with students and staff.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 16 hours of early childhood development classes and CPR/First Aid certification yearly.
• Experience working with children’s groups preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to lift and assist with classroom activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom under the supervision of the teacher; crafts, games, stories, lunchtime, etc.
• Assist teacher in planning and organizing daily events.
• Assist children that are not toilet trained, as needed.
• Monitor children on the playground.
• Communicate with community, staff and students to answer questions and share information.

Skills

Good communication

Caring and friendly

Relate to children with special needs

Read and interpret policies

Effective communication with students

English reading/writing proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

16 hours of early childhood development classes

CPR/First Aid certification yearly

Job description

Preschool Aide-GSRP-Clinton Valley

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935246 Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Clinton Valley
• 2.5 hrs/day
• Paygrade3
• $15.44/hr
• Work Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm
• Replacing Lauren Engelbert
• Effective asap

Position Summary

Supports the teacher to insure the best possible learning experience for preschool age children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Assist the classroom under the supervision of the teacher as directed; duties may include crafts, games, stories, lunchtime, etc.
• Assist teacher in planning and organizing daily events.
• Assist children that are not toilet trained, as needed.
• Monitor children on the playground.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

The above statements 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.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education:

This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

16 hours of early childhood development classes and CPR/First Aide certification yearly per State requirement.

Experience:

• Experience working with children’s groups and/or training in early childhood development or childcare, preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

Skills:

• Good communication skills, required.

Abilities:

• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs, required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

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 of files, materials, computer and audio visual equipment, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

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

Title: Preschool Aide - Grade 3 FLSA: Non- Exempt

Reports to: Preschool Coordinator Updated:March 2010

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] .Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at [phone] or [e-mail]

Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $15.44 to $16.89 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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