Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Teacher | The Gan Preschool

The Gan Preschool is looking for a warm, caring, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our team. The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the lead teacher and classroom team to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with daily classroom activities, routines, and transitions
• Build warm and meaningful relationships with children
• Engage children in play, art, sensory experiences, music, movement, and hands-on learning
• Support a Reggio- and Montessori-inspired classroom environment
• Help set up and clean up activities and maintain an organized classroom
• Assist with snack, lunch, bathroom, diapering, and other daily care routines as needed
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors and help maintain a safe environment
• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, creativity, and social development
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with teachers and other staff members
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families when appropriate
• Participate in school events, holiday programming, and special classroom experiences
• Follow The Gan's policies and procedures and all applicable licensing requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children is preferred
• A warm, patient, and nurturing personality
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Dependable, responsible, and flexible
• Comfortable getting involved in children's play and learning
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in early childhood education and child development
• Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with hours based on classroom needs
Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan
Position: Assistant Teacher
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person