Contact Person: Taurie Konkel

Job Location:
Peoples Church Preschool
200 W Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Preschool

Peoples Church Preschool | East Lansing, Michigan
Part-time | Hourly

Peoples Church Preschool is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our classroom teams. This position works closely with Lead Teachers and the Preschool Director to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

The Teaching Assistant supports daily classroom routines, assists with lesson plans, and helps children develop social, emotional, and academic skills in a nurturing setting.

Schedule
This is a part-time, hourly position. Schedule may vary depending on classroom needs and assigned hours.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support
Assist Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
Support children’s learning and interactions using positive guidance techniques
Facilitate small group and interest area activities as requested
Help children during meals, toileting, nap time, and self-selected play
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including preparing materials and tidying workspaces

Child Development
Engage with children to support language, social, and cognitive development
Assist with observation and documentation of children’s learning and growth
Support individual needs of children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher

Team Collaboration
Attend trainings and professional development sessions as assigned
Collaborate with Lead Teacher and Director to solve classroom challenges
Perform other duties as assigned to support a high-quality early childhood program

Qualifications
Minimum 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Ability to provide visual and audio supervision of children at all times

Preferred Experience
Previous work with children under the age of 6
Experience in a preschool, daycare, or early childhood setting

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
Ability to see, speak to, and listen to children
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors year-round

Working Environment
Teaching Assistants work in a collaborative, hands-on early childhood environment, including classrooms, outdoor play spaces, and occasional administrative tasks.

Why Join Peoples Church Preschool?
Supportive, team-oriented classroom environment
Opportunities to learn from experienced Lead Teachers
Hands-on experience with children in a high-quality early childhood setting
Participation in professional development and family-focused events

Closing Date for Job:  12/31/2026