Preschool Teaching Assistant

Nemcsa • Alpena, MI

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About The Position

The Preschool Teaching Assistant helps create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and develop skills for kindergarten success. The role supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development; contributes to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment; and assists with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations. The assistant partners with families through communication, conferences, and home visits, promotes children’s health, safety, and well-being, and collaborates with teachers and staff on school-readiness goals. Ongoing training and professional development are part of the role.

The selected applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide an acceptable form of identification for the fingerprinting appointment. Failure to submit fingerprints makes the applicant ineligible for hire within the program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. NEMCSA participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or a valid CDA credential.
• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete TS GOLD Inter-rater Reliability certification within one year of hire and maintain certification as required.
• Pass the required State of Michigan Background Check by submitting fingerprints.
• Provide an acceptable form of identification at the fingerprinting appointment.
• Passion for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations.
• Partner with families through communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Promote children's health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support school-readiness goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexibility whenever possible to support work-life balance.
• 10+ paid holidays each year.
• Generous vacation time.
• Sick leave benefits.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree