Stay and Play Parent / Toddler Program - Assistant Instructor

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is seeking an Assistant Instructor for the Stay and Play Parent/Toddler Program at Allen Early Learning Academy. The role involves supporting a lead instructor to guide 2-3 year olds within a small group, using hands-on activities while parents participate in class throughout the school year.

Hours are 10–15 per week, typically Monday–Thursday mornings, with potential additional prep time.

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred.
• 2-3 years experience with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead instructor in guiding 2-3 year olds through activities and play.
• Support materials prep, snack distribution, and center organization.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment following district health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with parents of children enrolled in the program.
• Collaborate with site team and coordinators to manage space and schedule.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Community Education Coordinator.

Skills

Experience with young children

Parent communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Stay and Play Parent / Toddler Program - Assistant Instructor JobID: 1766

• Position Type: Misc Non Certified Groups/ Stay and Play
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: ALLEN EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

LOCATION:

P-CCS Community Education (Room K1) at Allen Early Learning

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist the lead instructor with guiding2-3 year olds in a small group learning structure. Cover various topics through hands-on activities with

parent in-class involvement throughout the course of the school year.

Program runs between September and June. Additional hours for training, prep and/or tear-down just prior to / after program dates as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. High School graduate preferred.
2. 2. Demonstrate aptitude, competence and/or previous experience working with young children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Assist the lead teacher in program implementation, which provides for physical activities, self-expression through arts, crafts and play, socialization with peers, and parent interaction.
2. 2. Assist with preparation of materials, daily snack, organization of centers, end of day clean-up, maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
3. 3. Provide a safe, nurturing, child-oriented environment while meeting required district health & safety guidelines.
4. 4. Develop effective communication with the parents of children enrolled in the program.
5. 5. Work cooperatively with site team, Program Coordinator, Allen building administrator, and building staff to share space.
6. 6. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Community Education Coordinator.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

REPORTS TO

Coordinator, Community Education

RATE OF PAY

$16.52-$17.35 per hour

HOURS

10-15 hours per week

Monday-Thursday,9:00-11:30am.Approximately10-12hoursofarrival, classtime,and dismissal per week.

Possibility of 2-3 additional hours per week as needed for prep, depending on the theme for the week.

* There arecurrently four morning sessionsthatneedassistancethisschoolyear.However,the long-termscopeis to grow this program. There is the potential for the addition of new sessions / afternoonclasshoursacrossmultipledaysinthefuture.Abilityofcandidatetoincrease hours stated above to include afternoon sessions would be ideal.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.