Preschool Assistant Teacher Jenkins ECLC

2026/2027 School Year

Position Preschool Assistant Teacher 12 Month Position

Posting Date: July 23 2026
External Closing Date: Until filled

Hours:
Full-timeshift between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm

Compensation:
Starting at $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Meet State licensing requirements for an early childhood assistant teacherpreference given to candidates with CDA or early childhood education
• Adhere to policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Create a safe environment for each child and carry out proper procedures in the event of an emergency
• Relate well to children co-workers and parents
• Knowledge of childrens physical emotional and developmental patterns
• Create an atmosphere of appropriate guidance
• Meet the physical requirements of the position

Duties:

• Greet each child and parent daily
• Participate actively with the children
• Demonstrate appropriate and reasonable behavior expectations
• Actively supervise outdoor play
• Support and maintain a clean and organized environment both indoors and out
• Remain aware of all children even when dealing with an individual child or small group
• Demonstrate flexibility in the classroom
• Create a positive and proactive partnership with parents
• Follow and meet licensing regulations and guidelines as well as professional development requirements of the position
• Assist in the implementation of HighScope curriculum
• Complete weekly small group plans
• Assist in COR assessment of students
• Complete required professional development

Professionalism:

• Work cooperatively with all staff to maintain an exceptional program
• Present a professional demeanor and appearance
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Method of Application
Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of interest to Gina Benson at and Barb Leonard at .

External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.

NOTE: This position will be posted internal and external at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

Please note:
Position will be paid and hired through:

EduStaff
4120 Brockton Dr SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its educational programs and activities including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER