The Crayon Box is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic individual who enjoys working with young children to join our Pre-K classroom team. This position supports the Lead Teacher in maintaining a structured, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, classroom activities, supervision, and positive guidance. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, exploration, and school readiness.

No formal early childhood education is required - reliability, teamwork, and a genuine love for working with children are most important.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Lunch: 1-hour unpaid lunch break daily

Duties and responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for supporting a well-managed, nurturing classroom that promotes learning through consistent routines, structure, and clear expectations. Strong classroom management, reliability, and teamwork are essential to this role.

Support a Structured Learning Environment

Follow and implement the daily classroom schedule, helping maintain a balanced routine that includes academic learning, play, meals, rest, and transitions.

Engage Children in Learning

Assist in implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities that align with The Crayon Box curriculum and support children’s growth in all developmental areas.

Maintain Classroom Organization

Help ensure the classroom and shared spaces are clean, organized, and inviting. Participate in daily care duties such as distributing meals, washing dishes, and organizing classroom materials.

Ensure Safety and Supervision

Actively supervise children at all times—indoors, outdoors, and during transitions—to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Promote Positive Behavior

Model respectful interactions, encourage appropriate behavior, and use consistent, positive guidance techniques that support children’s social and emotional development.

Collaborate with Team Members

Work closely with the Lead Teacher, other classroom staff, and the Director to maintain consistent routines and support the overall goals of the program.

Communicate Effectively

Maintain clear and professional communication with coworkers, children, and families. Demonstrate strong oral and written English skills.

Demonstrate Professionalism

Uphold The Crayon Box’s mission, policies, and procedures while maintaining a calm, positive, and dependable attitude.

Comply with Regulations

Follow all Crayon Box policies and all local, state, and national standards for child health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Assist as Needed

Perform additional duties as requested to support smooth classroom operations and the overall success of the center.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children required. Experience in an early childhood education center is preferred, but other relevant experience working with children may be considered in place of classroom experience.
• No formal early childhood education is required - reliability, teamwork, and a genuine love for working with children are most important.
• Willingness to complete MiRegistry-approved training, including required professional development hours in areas such as Program Management, Observation and Assessment, Teaching and Learning, Interactions and Guidance, Challenging Behaviors, and Trauma-Informed Practices, as required by Michigan child care licensing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong classroom management, including establishing structure, clear expectations, and consistent routines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to support daily schedules, transitions, and classroom activities effectively.
• Basic understanding of child development and preschool learning practices.
• Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and child care licensing requirements, or willingness to learn and follow them.
• Ability to guide children’s behavior using positive, developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, when working with children, families, and coworkers.
• Dependable, punctual, and organized, demonstrating professionalism and reliability in daily responsibilities.
• Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Willingness to uphold and support the mission, philosophy, and policies of The Crayon Box Children’s Learning Center.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

For more details and to apply please visit https://www.andrews.edu/admres/jobs/show/staff_hourly