Preschool Aide Substitute

Position: Preschool Aide Substitute Building: Harvey Education Center / Mason Public Schools / In-Person Reports to: Principal About Mason Public Schools: Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment. Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other. Job Summary: The Preschool Aide Substitute provides support in early childhood classrooms and helps with assisting lead teachers in maintaining a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment for children. This role ensures continuity of care and instruction when regular staff members are absent. Qualifications Required: Must be at least 18 years of age Positive attitude and rapport with students and staff Must be dependable, neat and organized Ability to follow directions and take initiative with activities Qualifications Desired: Current First Aid Certification Current CPR Certification Job Description: Perform duties assigned by the lead teacher Assist in promoting and supervising the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child Responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all school-related information Interact with children and parents in a positive, caring manner Able to independently handle the responsibilities of a group of children, while maintaining a safe environment during group activities Willingness and physically capable to walk distances and participate in all field trips and playground activities Must follow all childcare licensing rules and regulations Physical Requirements: This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking. This position requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. as needed Wage: $14.05 per hour Deadline: March 16th, 2026 All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.