Tiny Human Big Feelings Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Do you enjoy deep conversations about dinosaurs, glitter, and why the moon is following us?

Can you help with potty time, tie a shoe, and lead a dramatic reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar — all before 10:00 AM?

If so, we may have your dream job.

We’re a warm, play-based early childhood program looking for a Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team of big-hearted humans who care deeply about small humans.

Your Daily Adventures May Include:

Building block towers (and gracefully accepting their destruction)

Comforting big feelings in tiny bodies

Singing songs you’ll have stuck in your head forever

Reading the same book 17 times with Oscar-worthy enthusiasm

Helping create a classroom where children feel safe, seen, and celebrated

You Might Be Our Person If:

You genuinely like children (we know, it sounds obvious — but it matters )

You have experience working with young children (ECE background a plus!)

You believe play is serious work

You can get on the floor… and get back up again

You’re reliable, warm, and communicate like the grown-up in the room

The Details:

Part-Time 20-30 hours/week and Full Time 

Located on Carpenter Road Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Mi

Pay:$14-$17/hour

Must meet state licensing requirements (or be willing to)

Bonus points if you:

Love messy art

Know at least three silly songs

Aren’t afraid of glitter

Can drink lukewarm coffee without complaint

We offer:

Sick, holiday, vacation, Ira Matching, tuition assistance, Health, dental and vision insurance

A supportive, kind team

Lots of laughter

The occasional sticky hug

Meaningful work that truly matters

If this sounds like your kind of chaos (the good kind), send us:

A brief intro about yourself

Your experience with young children

Your availability

Your favorite children’s book (important!)