Preschool Associate Teacher — Benton Harbor

Job overview

The Preschool Associate Teacher role is onsite in Benton Harbor, MI, with hourly pay of $15.71–$19.24 depending on education credentials. Flowers Early Learning’s mission is to build a future where children, families, and communities thrive. The associate teacher assists lead teachers with instruction, classroom management, and curriculum implementation for children ages three to five. The role also supports classroom routines and ongoing assessments in accordance with agency policies, Michigan childcare licensing, and Head Start standards.

What you'll do

• Assist lead teachers with instruction and classroom management
• clean and prepare food
• implement curriculum
• conduct ongoing assessments and observations
• use developmentally appropriate practices consistent with agency policies, Michigan childcare licensing, and Head Start standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool associate teacher

preschool

early childhood education

children ages 3–5

benton harbor mi

flowers early learning

$15.71–$19.24/hr

monday–friday

8:00 am–4:30 pm

head start

classroom support

tuition reimbursement

program year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer contribution
• education assistance
• paid time off, sick time, parental leave, holidays and breaks, weather days
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The expected schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., during the program year from August through May. A child development credential, apprenticeship, or early childhood education associate degree must be completed within two years of hire.

About the employer

Flowers Early Learning is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.