Student Preschool Classroom Assistant (Student Temp)

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan’s Early Childhood Education Center in Dearborn seeks a Student Preschool Classroom Assistant (Student Temp) to support a preschool classroom under lead teachers. This onsite, part-time role offers 10–30 hours per week for current UM students at the Dearborn Campus.

Background checks are required, and the position falls under the Dbn CEHHS-Early Child Educ department. Applicants should be prepared for a collaborative classroom setting with young children aged 1–6.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UM student to be considered for this position.
• High School Diploma.
• Clear communication both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist with group time activities
• Outdoor exploration
• Documenting children's thoughts and ideas
• Provide lunchtime and snack support to children
• Snack preparation
• Provide one on one attention when needed
• Classroom maintenance

Skills

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) under the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, is a high quality early childhood program which applies a Reggio Emilia inspired constructivism theory of learning. The curriculum focus is nuturing children's critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. The ECEC is a State of Michigan approved and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited early learning center for young children. The center serves as a model teacher preparation and child study facility for university students enrolled in a variety of UM-Dearborn education courses.

The ECEC is seeking highly motivated and compassionate students to assistant lead teachers in a pre-school classroom environment.

10 - 30 hours per week

WORK -STUDY STUDENTS WELCOME TO APPLY

Responsibilities*

Workwith children (ages 1-6)in a classroom setting. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• assistwith group time activities
• outdoor exploration
• documenting children's thoughts and ideas
• provide lunchtime and snack support to children
• snack preparation
• provide one on one attention when needed
• classroom maintenance

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a current UM student in order to be considered for this position
• High School Diploma
• Clear communication both written and oral

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

264800

Working Title

Student Preschool Classroom Assistant (Student Temp)

Job Title

RECREATION ASST I (TEMP)

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Sch Education

Department

Dbn CEHHS-Early Child Educ

Posting Begin/End Date

7/26/2026 - 8/25/2026

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening