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The Details Pay:

$18.00-$21.50/hr based on experience and education

Schedule:

Full-time, 8 hours/day | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (30-60 min unpaid break)

Benefits:

11 paid holidays | Paid time off | Weekly planning time | Professional development | TEACH grant support Start date: Immediate — this role is open now Ready to Apply? Hit the Apply button above — it only takes a few minutes. We review applications as they come in and will be in touch quickly. Want to See What a Day Here Actually Looks Like? Check out our Facebook — we post our classroom highlights, outdoor adventures, and everyday moments there every week, so you can get a real feel for what this place is like before you ever set foot in it. Learn more about our program at www.buildingblocksschool.com Building Blocks Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Application Question(s): Are you willing to have a background check? Do you live within 30 minutes of Highland, MI 48356

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Associate (Required)

Experience:

teaching preschool: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

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Highland, MI 48356 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Highland, MI 48356: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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