Part-time Preschool Instructional Aide

Location: Lansing, MI

Job :2521

# of Openings:1

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Lansing has openings for an energetic Preschool Instructional Aide to join our team. Our Aides nurture relationships, support learning, and create a warm, high-quality learning environment where every child is known. If you're passionate about shaping young lives, driven by purpose, this role is for you.

• Associate degree in early childhood education or child develop mentor possess a preschool CDA certification.
• Experience working with 3–5-year-old children
• Able to follow verbal or written directions
• Able to observe, describe, and react appropriately to student behaviors.
• Physical strength and resilience to perform necessary lifting and related duties
• Able to work under stress due to the demands of students
• Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate and successful positive discipline methods and positive interaction with students and staff
• Training in CPR & First Aid, or willingness to be certified in both
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check (including fingerprinting) before employment and periodically afterward

• Engage in a team-teaching model, including planning and implementing curriculum.
• Actively participate in classroom instruction by leading small groups and large groups.
• Interact positively with children during choice time.
• Be knowledgeable about writing anecdotal records, including child assessments.
• Respectfully monitor student’s behaviors and administer appropriate disciplinary consequences as authorized by the building principal and teacher.
• Inform the principal or teacher of serious student problems, including necessary written reports.
• Assist in all other tasks related to lunchroom and playground supervision within the broad job goal as assigned by the program director.
• Will employ a consistent daily routine, ensuring a safe environment for all learners
• Must be able to always maintain confidentiality and a professional attitude
• Ensure licensing protocols are being followed
• Other duties may be assigned by the classroom teacher or program director
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. (Preschool Children)

Program Director

10:30AM-2:30 PM (Part-Time)

Hourly compensation commensurate with experience

Start within two weeks of hiring.