What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool?
Title
Teacher’s Assistant
Job Category
Part Time: 20 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm)
Salary
Based on education and years of experience
Start Date
August 2025
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
· Support the lead teacher in preparation of daily materials, classroom management, directing small groups, taking anecdotal notes and general school cleanup
· Will possess leadership skills necessary to maintain the classroom structure in the occasional absence of the lead teacher
· Assist with day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
· Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
· Support students’ learning of core subject area domains through questioning, conflict resolution, emotional support, and instruction in accordance with the school philosophy and mission and in partnership with the lead teacher and preschool board
Qualifications
- Associates (or higher) degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or related field required.
- Prior experience working in preschool classroom preferred.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification requested
- Dynamic communication and presentation skills
- Excellent writing, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum preferred
Additional responsibilities: Per licensing requirements, assistants must maintain a minimum of 24 hours of professional development per year.
Must complete necessary online training in health and safety, blood-borne pathogens as well as tuberculosis testing, fingerprinting, and criminal background checks in accordance with licensing regulations prior to employment.
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The preschool reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Send a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references and proof of certifications and licenses. Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. Please send the above to Ciera Rill at mscieraltcp@gmail
About Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool has been in existence for over 50 years and is housed in the lower level of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Midland, MI.
Our mission at Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool is to provide every child with a quality early childhood experience. We believe that education is a partnership between parents and teachers. We encourage problem solving in a loving, safe, play-based environment that develops confidence and fosters independence. This foundation for learning is cultivated by highly educated and caring teachers in a positive atmosphere. Through play and creative problem solving, exposure to literacy, math and science fundamentals are introduced and socialization skills are nurtured. We believe in empowering children by providing an atmosphere that allows children to learn by doing through concrete, hands-on experiences. Our priority is to provide a program that reflects the needs and goals of children and families.
For more information check out our website at www.learningtreepreschoolmi.org or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ltcpreschoolmi.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person