Schoolcraft Community Schools

Schoolcraft, MI

JOB POSTING

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant – Pre-School

2026/2027

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Elementary Principal, Pre-School Coordinator, and the Pre-School teacher the teacher assistant would be working with preschool students to successfully transition to Pre-K and Kindergarten. The student day in 2026/2027 is projected to be from 8:00-2:30. 

Qualifications Required:

1. An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or A valid classroom CDA credential; or An existing 120 Hour approval. The AA and the CDA are formal training options that uniformly and systematically prepare staff to be effective team teachers in preschool classrooms. 
2. Knowledge of the Michigan Great Start Readiness Program
3. Able to assess and document student progress
4. Demonstrated experience working with preschool students
5. Professional in personal conduct and actions
6. Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills
7. Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
8. Active and continuous learner in the area of early childhood education, research-based instructional strategies
9. May  involve providing personal hygiene services and lifting over 40 lbs
10. CPR and First Aid

Desired Characteristics:

1. Experience in working with preschool students
2. Experience using technology as an instructional tool in the classroom
3. Knowledge in Microsoft Paint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
4. Knowledge of internet search engines, Google docs and other internet based applications
5. Ability to work with various personality types

Duties:

1. Assist Pre-School Teacher in providing instruction to preschool students

2. Provide and maintain an orderly classroom environment
3. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment
4. Communicate regularly with building administrator, Early Childhood Coordinator, classroom teachers, and parents on student progress
5. Evaluate each student’s performance and growth and prepare progress reports
6. Work independently and cooperatively using a variety of instructional strategies
7. Ability to plan and organize; excellent work habits
8. Successful teaching/coaching of students preferred
9. Perform other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Application Deadline:  Until Filled

Employment Dates: 2026/2027 School Year, Student days only.

Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit an online application at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/Schoolcraft.

Questions:              Contact our Human Resource office via email at: [email protected]