Preschool Associate Teacher
Job Summary:
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking an individual to serve as Hawkeye Preschool Associate Teacher.
Location: Sandyview Learning Center
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Reports To:
- Preschool Lead Teacher, and
- Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator
Hours: 14 hours per week (additional hours as needed for professional development and meetings)
- Monday-Thursday 8:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Hourly Rate: According to Class II of the Support Staff scale ($16.32/hour base)
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Job Description:
- Work with the Lead Teacher in planning, documenting, and implementing daily
schedules and lessons - Supervise and support children
- Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
- Facilitate/lead small group learning activities
- Lead and actively participate in large group learning activities
- Support students in the preschool classroom who require additional support
- Work with the Lead Teacher on keeping consistent, up-to-date documentation according to the preschool curriculum and standards for early childhood.
- Duties, as assigned by the Lead Teacher and Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred (or willingness to be trained) or a higher education degree in early childhood education or child development
- First Aid/CPR certification will be required upon employment
- Must maintain a positive and professional attitude
- Experience working with children preferred
- Have a caring, patient, flexible demeanor
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Must have strong communication skills
- Willing to work outside in various weather conditions
- Must receive background check, and additional onboarding training requirements as required by childcare licensing.
WHO ARE WE?
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.
As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.
https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5824100
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 17,2026.
Any questions can be sent to Whitney Hobbs - Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator whobbs@hamiltonschools.us