Preschool/Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grosse Pointe Public School System seeks a Preschool/Pre-K Assistant Teacher. This role involves ensuring children's safety and wellbeing, supporting educational activities, and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates must meet State licensing requirements, with opportunities for personal development and a positive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Ability to complete 16 hours of professional development annually.
• Physically able to engage with young children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greets children warmly and promotes trust.
• Changes diapers and responds to children's needs promptly.
• Supports lessons planned by the teacher.

Skills

Positive Interaction

Child Supervision

Emotional Support

Education

Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements

Yearly CPR and First Aid Training

Comprehensive Background Check

Job description

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• 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
  
  

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 August 25, 2025
  
  

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: $12.91-$15.30/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; [e-mail]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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