Internal/External
Position: Assistant Teacher - Tuition-based Preschool Program (10 month
position)
Location: Stepanski Early Childhood Center
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with a signed compliance plan to complete the CDA or
Associates Degree within two years of hire
- Preschool aged child classroom or child care experience
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Ability to interact positively with school/community and to work with
limited supervision
- Ability to interact appropriately with children
- Ability to follow all child care center licensing requirements as defined by
the State of Michigan
- Communicates effectively in written and verbal form
- Be capable of bending, lifting, and overhead work as well as physically able
to stand two (2) or more hours at a time
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find
appropriate and acceptable
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or CDA in Early Childhood
- Trained in and experience using the High-Scope preschool curriculum and
High-Scope, COR assessment
Essential Functions:
- Engages with children during all aspects of the school day
- Promotes curiosity and discovery (indoors and outdoors) by encouraging
children to become actively engaged with classroom equipment and
materials
- Supports children's prosocial development by reflecting respect, kindness
and compassion for others
- Facilitates a small group daily, and assumes responsibility for large group
activities at least weekly
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of program materials and
supplies
- Follows all school and licensing procedures to safeguard health and safety
of the children, including hand washing, appropriate sanitary measures,
playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and
equipment
- Remains knowledgeable about information forms and emergency
procedures; checks identification of unknown persons picking up children
from the program
- Greets parents and builds a rapport with them offering positive feedback
about children when appropriate
- Is aware of the number of children in attendance at all times and counts
them regularly to insure they are accounted for
- Is knowledgeable of fire, tornado, or other emergency procedures
- Informs the Lead Teacher of any safety issues or behavioral issues including
inappropriate conduct or activity of children
- Assumes responsibility of child licensing records
- Assists the Lead Teacher with two parent-teacher conferences for each
family per year
- Implements the Tuition-based Preschool Program as defined by the WSD.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or school principal
Reports To: School Principal
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday
- Currently, Fridays and all other non-student work hours shall be reserved for staff meetings,
professional development, lesson planning, assessment recording and other duties as assigned
by the Building Principal; 30-minute duty-free lunch break.
Starting Date: TBD
Compensation: $16.00 - $19.75 per hour
Posting Date: August 26, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and
selecting the icon "Employment" and next, "Job Postings Directory". Include letter of
intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is
contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background
investigation and fingerprint records.)
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or
transgender identity), 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 programs and activities, including
employment opportunities.