Preschool Behavior Support Aide

Goodrich Area Schools Children’s Center Preschool Behavior Support Aide

Summary: Goodrich Children’s Center is seeking an energetic, nurturing Preschool Aide to support children with a range of learning and developmental needs. The Aide assists the lead teacher with classroom activities, provides individual or small group support, helps children with daily routines, and promotes a safe, welcoming environment. The role calls for patience, reliability, flexibility, and strong communication with children, families, and staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 students(s) with behavioral 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.

Essential Functions and Representative Duties Under the direction of the Site Director, the Aide is responsible for the following:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality is a must.
• Provide small group or individual student assistance in academic areas as directed by the teacher.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Understand and adhere to FERPA requirements to maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
• 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.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training.
• Willingness to complete 16 hours of annual professional development training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Work Environment Work is performed at Reid Elementary School and may include other facilities of the district. There is limited exposure to physical risk.

REPORTS TO: Children’s Center Director; Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday through Thursday Approximately 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

START DATE: As soon as possible.

COMPENSATION: $15.10 – 17.49 per hour, based on certification and degree plus years of experience in early childhood education.

TO APPLY: Visit www.goodrichschools.org and click on Employment on the home page. Follow the link to start an employment application.

Goodrich Area Schools does not accept applications via fax, email, or in person.

Goodrich Area Schools does not discriminate on the 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 characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.