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Assistant Teacher

Playful Scholars Childcare & Preschool
Midland, MI 48640
$13.75 - $15.00 an hour - Part-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule

Full job description

Position: Assistant CaregiverPay: $13.75 - $15.00 per hourLocation: Midland, MIReports to: Program Director

General Overview

Playful Scholars is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art early learning center, and we are carefully building our founding team of educators. This is not another cookie-cutter childcare job. We are creating a school from the ground up: one rooted in joy, curiosity, and respect for early educators.

The Assistant Caregiver supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom using Montessori-inspired principles. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow, feel valued, and help shape a program that will serve families for years to come.

What You’ll Do

  • Support daily classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences
  • Help prepare and maintain engaging classroom materials
  • Support children during transitions, meals, rest, and play
  • Assist with classroom documentation and records
  • Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards
  • Participate in drills, special events, and school-wide activities

Why Playful Scholars

  • Be part of a founding team shaping a new center and its culture
  • Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and expanded roles
  • Paid time off because rest makes better educators
  • Supportive scheduling and competitive pay

Qualifications

  • Experience in childcare or early learning preferred
  • Montessori Certification, CDA, or Bachelor’s Degree (one preferred)
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. and actively supervise children
  • Ability to stand, walk, and engage for extended periods

Playful Scholars is an equal opportunity employer.

Playful Scholars is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay: $13.75 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person