Preschool Associate Teacher

Hawkeye Kids Preschool Associate Teacher

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking an individual to serve as Hawkeye Preschool Associate Teacher.

Location:

Sandyview Learning Center

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Reports To:

Preschool Lead Teacher, and Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator

Hours:

14 hours per week (additional hours as needed for professional development and meetings)

Monday-Thursday 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Hourly Rate:
According to Class II of the Support Staff scale ($16.32/hour base)

Start Date:

School Year

Job Description:

• Work with the Lead Teacher in planning, documenting, and implementing daily schedules and lessons
• Supervise and support children
• Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Facilitate/lead small group learning activities
• Lead and actively participate in large group learning activities
• Support students in the preschool classroom who require additional support
• Work with the Lead Teacher on keeping consistent, up-to-date documentation according to the preschool curriculum and standards for early childhood.
• Duties, as assigned by the Lead Teacher and Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred (or willingness to be trained) or a higher education degree in early childhood education or child development
• First Aid/CPR certification will be required upon employment
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Experience working with children preferred
• Have a caring, patient, flexible demeanor
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Must have strong communication skills
• Willing to work outside in various weather conditions
• Must receive background check, and additional onboarding training requirements as required by childcare licensing.

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.

As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner.

With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!

Application Procedures:

Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.

Final date to receive applications:
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 17, 2026.

Any questions can be sent to Whitney Hobbs - Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator whobbs

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.