3's Preschool Teacher

Sparta Area School District - Sparta Early Childhood Center, Sparta, Michigan

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Sparta Area Preschool Teachers ensure the preschool program is a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents.

• Implement curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities in all domains according to the individual needs of children as written in daily lesson plans.
• Conduct program screenings and assessments.
• Assist with entering children’s assessment data in assessment tools.

• Implement positive redirection and behavior guidance.
• Ensure implementation of The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool in alignment with the Program’s School Readiness Goals.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and self‑help skills.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children.
• Support the Lead teacher with classroom activities.
• Attend parent meetings to actively support parent participation in program implementation.
• Familiarize with the Program’s school readiness goals and apply them to classroom lesson plans and individualization.
• Ensure a safe classroom environment.

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• Must have a CDA or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Must have a negative TB test completed within one year of start date.
• Must pass comprehensive background checks.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $16.72 to $21.00 per hour

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Early Childhood

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Steve Johnson, Director of Early Childhood Center
• Sparta Early Childhood Center
• Phone:
• Email: steve.johnson2