Assistant Preschool Teacher

Oakland Schools; Highland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assistant Preschool Teacher provides support for the Preschool classroom within Oakland Schools' Early Childhood program. Responsibilities include facilitating free play indoors and outdoors, supporting routines, preparing materials, and maintaining a positive, collaborative environment with staff and families.

The role requires High School diploma or related experience, familiarity with High Scope, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. CPR/First Aid and proper clearances are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or related experience.
• Familiarity with High Scope.
• Ability to work with preschool children ages 2 1/2 – 5 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR & First Aid training; Child Abuse & Neglect clearance; Blood Borne Pathogen training.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the physical, social, emotional and academic welfare of all students.
• Work with the teacher to maintain materials, equipment, and classroom as required by child daycare licensing.
• Attend staff training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the preschool teacher, Early Childhood Supervisor and/or the Early Childhood Director.

Skills

Communication

Preschool care

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood/ Early Childhood Teacher
  

The Assistant Preschool Teacher facilitates the free play of children both indoors and outdoors. The Assistant Preschool Teacher supports the learning environment, caregiving routines, and preparing needed materials and supplies daily. They establish and maintain a positive relationship with all co-workers and parents.

Position Type: Early Childhood

Reports To: Early Childhood Supervisor/Director of Early Childhood

Status: 26/27 School Year

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday

9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date:9/30/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Should be familiar with High Scope
2. Experience with preschool children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years
3. Ability to initiate, interact and encourage children in activities
4. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff
5. Must be at least 18 years of age
6. Required to have a current CPR & First Aid training certificate; Child Abuse & Neglect clearance from MiLEAP; Blood Borne Pathogen training
7. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to heavy work involving routine stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
8. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Share responsibility for the physical, social, emotional and academic welfare of all students
2. Work with the teacher to maintain materials, equipment, and classroom as required by child daycare licensing
3. Attend staff training and meetings
4. Other duties as assigned by the preschool teacher, Early Childhood Supervisor and/or the Early Childhood Director

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School diploma and/or related experience.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resources Officer and Title IX Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.