Preschool Classroom Aide
About the role
You will provide support and coverage to the teaching staff so they can utilize their planning time effectively. You will also provide coverage during breaks and lunches to maintain staffing ratios and serve as an integral part of the closing team, greeting parents at the end of the day when they come to pick up their children.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and coverage to the teaching staff
- Maintain staffing ratios during breaks and lunches
- Greet parents at the end of the day when picking up children
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- CPR certification (can be completed within 30 days of hire)
- Previous experience working in a childcare setting or as a private nanny is preferred
Qualifications
- Education and certification requirements are based on the pay range provided
- Experience in early childhood education is preferred
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of child development and safety protocols
Benefits
- Paid professional development
- Childcare tuition discount (TriShare center/employer)
- Paid time off
- 401K with company match
- Paid Planning Time
- Referral bonuses
- Annual performance reviews and increases
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Birthday benefits
Pay
$14-$17/hour (based on education, certification, plus years of experience)
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 1pm-6pm
Location
Onsite, Rochester, MI
Why Join Our Team?
Our Rochester campus has six classrooms and the capacity to care for 79 children. Our rooms are open with a lot of natural light, and we have age-appropriate outdoor play areas. Our campus has earned a Certificate of Recognition from Great Start Quality, (the equivalent of a five-star rating) Working at Heartfelt Impressions you will be seen, heard and valued as the educator you are. You will become a part of a family and culture where your knowledge and expertise are appreciated. We aren't your typical childcare center- we are educators who teach from the heart!