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First Steps Preschool

Assistant Preschool Teacher (4-Year-Old Classroom)

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 07/15/2026

Location: Brighton, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,268 / year median in Michigan

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Preschool Teacher (4-Year-Old Classroom)

Company:

First Steps Preschool Location:

Brighton, MI Job Type:

Part-Time (26 hours per week)

Pay:

Starting from $16.00 / hour The Schedule This is a fixed, 26-hour weekly schedule. Perfect for someone looking for steady, predictable part-time hours:

Monday & Wednesday:

8:30 AM•3:45

PM Tuesday & Thursday:

12:00 PM•3:45

PM Friday:

8:30 AM•12:30 PM Why Join First Steps Preschool?

Small Class Sizes:

Enjoy an intimate environment where 4-year-olds discover and learn at their own pace. Invested in

You:

We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Training Hours to help you grow. Position Summary First Steps Preschool is hiring a patient, dependable Assistant Teacher who genuinely loves helping children thrive. You will work closely with a Lead Teacher in our 4-year-old classroom to guide child behavior and implement a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Your primary focus will be ensuring child safety while nurturing the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of young learners preparing for kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities Classroom Support:

Assist in setting up, cleaning up, and organizing indoor and outdoor learning environments for 4-year-olds.

Lesson Preparation:

Prepare materials and supplies under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

Child Engagement:

Interact with children, encourage involvement, and support age-appropriate activities.

Nurturing Care:

Provide consistent, kind, and safe guidance to help children navigate peer interactions.

Professional Growth:

Attend staff meetings, preschool events, and complete 16 hours of annual continuing education.

Culture:

Maintain strict professionalism and confidentiality while fostering collaboration with families.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Experience working with 4-year-olds or in a preschool setting is highly preferred.

Compliance:

Must pass a comprehensive State of Michigan background check and fingerprinting.

Attitude:

A positive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn in an assisting role. Physical Requirements Our program is fast-paced, high-energy, and highly engaging. Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and stand or walk for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. How to Apply Ready to shape the future of our 4-year-old early learners? Apply via the link and submit your resume today! Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person