Preschool Assistant Teacher — Friendly Learning Support

Grosse-Pointe-Public-School-System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 17,741 - 25,267; Part time

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Job summary

The Grosse-Pointe-Public-School-System is seeking an hourly Preschool Childcare Helper at Barnes Early Childhood Center. The role supports daily activities, greets families, and helps implement lessons under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring child safety, following licensing rules, and assisting with diapering, behavior support, and parent communication. Requires licensing, background check, CPR/First Aid, and being at least 16 years old; 9 or 12 month options available.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive Background, 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.

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

Job description

The Grosse-Pointe-Public-School-System is seeking an hourly Preschool Childcare Helper at Barnes Early Childhood Center. The role supports daily activities, greets families, and helps implement lessons under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring child safety, following licensing rules, and assisting with diapering, behavior support, and parent communication. Requires licensing, background check, CPR/First Aid, and being at least 16 years old; 9 or 12 month options available.