Tuition Based Preschool Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Preschool Childcare provider to support young learners. Responsibilities include engaging children in educational activities, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with parents to foster development. Candidates should possess a degree in Early Childhood Education and necessary certifications.

Benefits

Opportunity for quarterly merit pay

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training required.
• CPR and First Aid Training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greets children and engages in activities; ensures effective communication with parents.
• Maintains a safe learning environment through age-appropriate activities.
• Directs assistant teachers and helps with children’s daily care routines.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Creativity

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position Type:
Hourly/ Preschool Childcare Program

Date Posted:
6/3/2025

Location:
Barnes Early Childhood Center

Date Available:
08/25/2025

Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.? Speaks with each family at pick-up to touch base about the child’s day.

Utilizes Brightwheel to communicate with parents and keep records.

Engages in activities with the class; saves computer and planning for naptime.

Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family

Directs assistant teachers and caregivers to complete needed tasks.

Works with children on potty training and assists with bodily care routines

Maintains an effective environment for learning and care through the use of age-appropriate activities including but not limited to small and large groups, sensory, art, music, movement, math, science and literacy.

Encourages children to express themselves creatively and carefully observes children’s interest for lesson planning.

Notifies the Director of any developmental concerns regarding a child and follows protocol for referrals.

Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.

Become familiar with emergency procedures and carry out necessary drills.

Objectively writes anecdotal notes and maintains a COR portfolio for each child.

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

Collaborates with parents and other staff to help the children control behavior by using a positive and consistent approach

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.

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.

Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.

Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form and TB test on file.

CPR and First Aid Training

Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.

Work with the Director, Assistant Teacher and Caregivers.

Be punctual and in attendance daily.

Must be at least 19 years old.

Options for 9 or 12 months are available

Starts August 25, 2025

Program hours are 7:15-6:00pm

Monday-Friday 40 hours

Staff will work an 8 hour day within that time frame

$17.23-$20.30/hourly

Hourly rate based on qualifications and experience

Opportunity for quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid time off

Health benefits

Pension

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.? Speaks with each family at pick-up to touch base about the child’s day.
• Utilizes Brightwheel to communicate with parents and keep records.
• Engages in activities with the class; saves computer and planning for naptime.
• Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family
• Directs assistant teachers and caregivers to complete needed tasks.
• Works with children on potty training and assists with bodily care routines
• Maintains an effective environment for learning and care through the use of age-appropriate activities including but not limited to small and large groups, sensory, art, music, movement, math, science and literacy.
• Encourages children to express themselves creatively and carefully observes children’s interest for lesson planning.
• Notifies the Director of any developmental concerns regarding a child and follows protocol for referrals.
• Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.
• Become familiar with emergency procedures and carry out necessary drills.
• Objectively writes anecdotal notes and maintains a COR portfolio for each child.
• 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
• Collaborates with parents and other staff to help the children control behavior by using a positive and consistent approach
• 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.
• Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.

Job qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form and TB test on file.
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Work with the Director, Assistant Teacher and Caregivers.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Must be at least 19 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

Salary:

• $17.23-$20.30/hourly
• Hourly rate based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunity for quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid time off
• Health benefits
• Pension

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.