Preschool Special Education Caregiver

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts for preschool/latchkey

Job summary

Davison Community Schools' Cardinal’s Nest Preschool is seeking a Preschool Aide to support PreK students at Central or Cardinal’s Nest locations. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM, with an immediate start and adherence to district and licensing rules.

You will assist with self-care needs, provide learning support, and help implement behavior plans while maintaining a safe, structured environment and strong collaboration with teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; related training or experience preferred but not required.
• Emotional stability and physical stamina for managing students with special needs.
• Ability to work positively with adults and children.
• Initiative to understand and adapt to varied abilities and ages.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable, punctual attendance.
• All required forms must be filed before starting (TB test, background check, licensing).

Responsibilities

• Provide small group or individual student assistance as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with dressing, toileting/diapering, eating, and self-care.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and assist with wheelchair transfers.
• Support students with learning and behavior plans with positive supervision.
• Adapt to diverse teaching styles and follow licensing rules.
• Take children outside daily and maintain a structured routine.
• Follow staff handbook guidelines and stay updated on communications.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training; perform duties as asked.

Skills

Emotional stability

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & adaptability

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork with staff/parents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Child development / early childhood education training

Job description

Location:

PreK for All, Central or Cardinal’s Nest Preschool

Closing Date:

Until Filled

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Immediate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training or experience in child development or early childhood special education preferred, but not required.
• Exhibit emotional stability and physical stamina for management of student(s) with special needs.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative in understanding and working with a variety of children with varied interests, abilities, and ages.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• All necessary forms must be in our office file before you begin (TB test results, criminal background check, DHS clearance, LARA eligibility, Consent & Disclosure Form, Screening Statement, Handbook Acknowledgement, all required training by licensing.)

DUTIES:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality is a must.
• Provide small group or individual student assistance in academic areas as directed by the teacher.
• Be willing and able to assist students with dressing, toileting/diapering, eating, and other self-care needs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have physical stamina to frequently lift a student and do wheelchair transfers.
• Provide assistance and supervision to students with learning and behavior challenges, including implementation of behavior plans.
• Ability to adapt to a diverse range of teaching styles.
• Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.
• Create and maintain a structured routine with a posted schedule.
• Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.
• Actively interact with children, staff members, and parents in a positive manner, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
• Maintain a clean, organized area following licensing rules and the 3-step process for cleaning and disinfecting. Care for materials and equipment properly.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training.
• Stay updated on communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.
• Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position follows the Davison Community Schools calendar.
• There may be opportunities to work for the Preschool Summer Camp Program.
• Staff discounts for own children attending a preschool or latchkey program.

SALARY

$15.87 - $16.92 per hour, commensurate with experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

Early Childhood Director and/or Cardinal’s Nest Preschool Program Director

The district reserves the right toselect the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of 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. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).