Tuition Based Early Childhood Teacher

id='p4109_110'>Tuition Based Early Childhood Teacher JobID: 4109

Position Type:

Hourly/Preschool Childcare Program

Date Posted:

7/16/2026

Location:

Barnes Early Childhood Center

District:

Grosse Pointe Public Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

Responsible To: Director of Preschool Services

Supervises: Assistant teachers, Caregivers, Volunteers, and children in the program.

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, 2026

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:

• $18.42-20.81/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; MeierS@gpschools.org

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.