MCS Tuition- Preschool Teacher

Position: MCS Tuition-Based Preschool Teacher
Location: Mattawan

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center

Date Available:
08/17/2026

District:
Mattawan Consolidated School
POSITION: MCS Tuition-Based Preschool Teacher

REPORT TO: Early Child Education Center Principal

EMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated School

JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a preschool-aged learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their social, emotional, and academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Teaching endorsement preferred; or otherwise qualified per Michigan childcare licensing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions; CPR Trained preferred.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hours work may be required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• 9-month employee (157 day contract); non-union position
• Hourly Pay: $25 per hour starting rate

Attachment(s):

• MCS Tuition-Based Preschool Teacher