Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ward Church•Northville, MI

About The Position

Ward Preschool is seeking a warm, dependable Assistant Teacher who has a genuine love for children and a heart for Christian education. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, supporting a nurturing classroom environment, and helping young children grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact in a supportive, faith-based preschool setting, we would love to meet you! The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to carry out daily lesson plans and classroom activities in accordance with the mission and priorities of Ward Preschool. The Assistant Teacher serves as a guide, motivator, and role model, helping create a loving, safe, and engaging learning environment for children. This position reports to the Ward Preschool Director and the assigned Lead Teacher.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Experience working with young children preferred (early childhood or early elementary level)
A professing, committed, and growing Christian with exemplary personal and family life
Active involvement in a Christian church community
Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude
Willingness to follow direction and learn in an assisting role
Ability to squat, sit, and interact at a child’s level
Ability to crawl, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the daily classroom environment and learning centers
Prepare materials and supplies under the direction of the Lead Teacher
Support planning and instruction of readiness skills and classroom lessons
Provide consistent, age-appropriate guidance for children
Help maintain a loving, healthy, and safe classroom environment
Support the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development of children
Assist with general housekeeping and classroom organization tasks
Attend staff, team, and parent meetings as scheduled
Participate in required trainings and a minimum of 16 hours of annual in-service education
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding students and families

Benefits

Supportive, faith-centered work environment
Meaningful part-time schedule
Opportunity to positively influence young children during critical developmental years
Professional growth through training and collaboration

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