Application Development Associate Jobs in Farmington, MI

POSITION:                       Friday Club Preschool Teacher Part-Time / Weekly      

LOCATION:                       Allen Early Learning Academy

JOB SUMMARY:

The Friday Club Preschool Teacher is a dedicated, creative, and experienced early childhood educator responsible for designing and leading the "Friday Preschool Club" program. This unique role is perfect for an educator who has passions for hands-on, play-based learning and wishes to lead a dynamic, weekly enrichment program.

The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of early childhood development, a warm and engaging teaching style, and the ability to work independently to plan and execute a high-quality weekly curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS:

     Education & Experience

-   Required: Demonstrated experience working in an early childhood education setting.

-   Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child

Development, or a related field; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

     Skills & Abilities

-   Strong knowledge of early childhood development milestones and best practices.

-   Excellent classroom management skills tailored for preschool-aged children.

-   Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with young learners.

-   Strong verbal and written communication skills.

-   Ability to work independently and reliably every Friday.

     Certifications & Background Checks

-   Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.

-   Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

     Curriculum Planning & Preparation

-   Design, develop, and implement an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for the Friday

Preschool Club.

    -   Utilize the weekly 1-hour planning time to prep materials, outline lesson plans, and organize classroom activities.

    -   Incorporate diverse learning modalities, including sensory play, arts and crafts, music, movement, storytelling, and outdoor exploration.

    Classroom Instruction & Management

-   Lead classroom instruction and activities on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

    -   Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

    -   Employ positive guidance and behavior management strategies that support social-emotional development.

    -   Manage transitions smoothly throughout the day (e.g., arrival, snack time, circle time, lunch, quiet time, and dismissal).

   Student Safety & Well-being

-   Supervise students at all times, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.

     -   Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization, adhering to all health and safety protocols.

    -   Assist children with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, handwashing, and mealtime clean-up) as needed.

   Communication & Collaboration

    -   Provide parents and guardians with brief, positive updates on their child's participation and weekly themes.

    -   Collaborate with school administration to ensure program alignment with school-wide policies and safety procedures.

REPORTS TO:                              Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education

HOURS / SCHEDULE:                   Part-Time / Weekly

                                               Schedule:  Fridays, 8:00 AM  3:30 PM (7 hours on-site)

                                               Planning Time:  1 hour of paid planning time per week

                                               Total Weekly Hours:  8 hours per week

RATE OF PAY:                               $22.10 Per Hour  

BEGINNING DATE:                      26/27 School Year

METHOD OF APPLICATION:  

INTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

POSTED:  7/9/26