Preschool Break Aide- Part-Time - up to 8 hours per week

Caledonia Community School District; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Caledonia Community School District in Michigan is seeking a Preschool/Break Aide (Part-Time) to support classroom teachers during breaks. The role covers up to 8 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with 1–2 hours per day, at multiple locations.

Wage is $18.00 per hour; benefits are not included as the position is non-union. Responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining safety, assisting with daily routines, facilitating play and storytime, and communicating with families

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children is desired.
• Ability to meet fingerprinting background check requirements.
• Drug testing is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children while lead or associate teachers take scheduled breaks.
• Maintain continuous visual contact and proximity to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily schedules, transitions, meals, and routines.
• Facilitate play, read stories, and guide children through activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Child supervision

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Preschool Break Aide- Part-Time - up to 8 hours per week

Caledonia Community School District - Caledonia, Michigan

This job is also posted in Caledonia Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5900009

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Preschool/Break Aide(Part-Time)

Location: Multiple Locations

Reports To: Principal/Preschool Coordinator

Work Year: School YearOnly

Work Schedule: Up to 8 hours per week (Monday - Thursday) 1-2 hours per day.

Wage: $18.00 per hour(this position is Non-Union and not eligible for leave time or benefits)

Position Summary: Provides breakes for teachers in the classroom settings in compliance with the rquirements of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP).

Qualifications and Requirments:

• Experience working with preschool-aged children is desired.


• Ability to meet comprehensive Child Care Background Check Requirements which includes fingerprinting is required.


• Drug testing is required.


• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required and training will be provided.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise and care for children while lead or associate teachers take scheduled breaks.


• Maintains continuous visual contact and physical proximity to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.


• Assists with ongoing daily schedules, transitions, meal/snack times, and other routines.


• Facilitates play, reads stories, and guides children positively through group activities.


• Communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents and school staff.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

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 essential functions.

Physical Demands

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 50 pounds. 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.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position will be a combination of both indoor and outdoor work in inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Board of Education does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18 to $18 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian


• Support Staff > Safety/Security


• Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaitlin , Allen


• District


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]