Assistant Preschool Instructor

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood

Pickford Public Schools

P.O. Box 278

333 S. Pleasant Street

Pickford, MI 49774

Phone:

Fax:

Kyle Rairigh, Superintendent

Arielle Haske, Principal Pre-K-5

Posting Date: 10/02/2026

Closing Date: 10/12/26

Start Date:
August 2026

Pickford Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, student-centered individual to join our team!

• Must meet the minimum personnel qualifications set forth by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) – Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) staff are required to comply with MiLEAP minimum personnel qualifications.
• Child Development Associate credential or associate degree in early childhood or child development is preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years
• Professional tact and diplomacy with administration, co-workers, students, parents, and the community
• Adheres to FERPA and District confidentiality practices
• Possess emotional stability, physical stamina and strength necessary to complete duties, and have an understanding and interest in young children
• Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision-making
• Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 50lbs
• Possess a valid driver's license

• Assist with compliance with all licensing rules, regulations, and other early learning center staff in conjunction with the Lead teacher and Program Administrators
• Assist with tracking staff/child ratios
• Assist in planning and implementation of daily program/lesson plans as directed by the Lead teacher
  • Assist in monitoring classroom and activities to provide a safe, healthy, and organized learning environment
• Interact with children to promote cognitive, language, social/emotional, large and fine motor, and self help/adaptive skills ?
• Assist with ensuring that lesson plans reflect cognitive, language, social/emotional, large and fine motor, and self-help/adaptive skills and accommodations based on a child's IFSP , IEP, or behavior plan
• Assist with set-up, carry out, and clean-up of the daily program/lesson plans with assistance from other staff members
• Assist in conducting ongoing child screening and assessment activities with accuracy and timeliness
• Familiarize and follow all policies, procedures, and requirements as set forth by the site handbook in accordance with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality and Childcare Licensing Rules
• Be available and travel within the region and state as needed for completion of duties, professional development, attend meetings within and outside of normal working hours
• Assist the Lead teacher and other staff in providing for child needs, which may include, but are not limited to toileting and/or diapering, proper lifting and/or transferring (up to 50 pounds), feeding, medical related needs and personal hygiene needs of children
• Attend pertinent staff meetings, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individual Education Plan (IEPs), and other in-service training sessions at the request of the supervisor
• May act as Staff-in-Charge when assigned, ensuring daily site operations run smoothly and maintaining communication and decision-making responsibilities as needed
• Always remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pickford Public School Board of Education…