Long Term Substitute - Preschool Teacher

Human Resources Department, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025-3800

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Preschool Teacher LOCATION: West Maple

SALARY: Long-term substitute rate POSTING DATE: September 17, 2026

DEADLINE: Until filled

SCHEDULE: .6 FTE (6-8 weeks) 8 am to 12:30 pm START DATE: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one of the following:
  1. Associate's degree in early childhood or Child Development or the equivalent; OR
  2. A valid classroom CDA credential OR
  3. Working toward CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
  4. <
  5. Experience working with young children is required.
  6. Blood borne Pathogen, Playground Safety, Epi-Pen and Concussion training, in addition to any other licensing training requirement, must be completed within 90 days of employment. First Aid and CPR training will be provided.
  7. State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are required before an employee may work with children.
  8. A physical and TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with physician's signature.

  9. JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     • Work collaboratively as a co-teaching team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child.
     • Adhere to the HighScope Curriculum and implement with fidelity.
     • Collaborate to plan all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games, circle time, etc.
     • Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development and build social emotional skills.
     • Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
     • Act as a positive role model for children.
     • Work collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
     • Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction.
     • Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management.
     • Communicate effectively with parents.
     • Follow all GSRP and district policies as well state licensing rules and guidelines.
     • Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
     • Ability to move from a seated-to-standing position frequently and with ease.

     METHOD OF APPLICATION: Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources >Employment Opportunities >Vacant Positions. In addition, upload your LETTER OF INTEREST, CURRENT RESUME AND REFERENCES.

     BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE OF The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with digni ty and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis o f race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether o ccurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instr uction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Res ources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.