Preschool/Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each day.
• Promotes feelings of security and trust in children.
• Changes diapers/pull ups if needed in a timely manner following proper diapering procedures.
• Responds quickly in a soothing and tender manner to children's cries or calls of distress.
• Interacts with children positively and supports their learning and development.
• Supports and implements lessons and activities planned by the teacher.
• Works with the teacher to address challenging behaviors or situations
• Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.
• Follows all rules and regulations established with the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing of the Michigan Department of Human Services
• Acts as a positive liaison for parents/guardians as they visit the school
• Complete 16 hours of professional development each calendar year through the attendance of workshops, meetings and conferences.
• Assists other staff with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities
• Other responsibilities as requested

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children 1-5 years old.
• Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.

Qualifications:

• Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive Backround, signed child abuse form and TB test on file
• Yearly CPR and First Aid Training
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Compatible with Director, Assistant Director, Teacher, Assistant Teachers and caregivers.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Work Year:

• Options for 9 or 12 months are available
• Starts September 2026

Working Conditions:

• Program hours are 7:15-6:00pm
• Monday-Friday 40 hours
• Staff will work an 8 hour day within that time frame

Location: Barnes 

Salary: $15.61/hourly, quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid vacation days, benefits package

Application Procedure:  Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services; MeierS@gpschools.org

Selection Procedure:

Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.