Assistant Teacher, 10-month, Full-Time
Company: The Guidance Center
Location: Romulus
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description As a recognized leader in our field, The
Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped
children, adults and families unlock potential and build better
lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention,
growth and education services to more than 18,000 people annually.
Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate
well-being. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant
Teacher to join our team of talented professionals. As an Assistant
Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring that daily activities
and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program.
Assist with the planning and the implementation of appropriate
early childhood activities for children based on the principles of
the Preschool HighScope curriculum. Provide and maintain a clean,
nurturing and safe environment that supports and encourages the
growth and development of preschool children. Adhere to and
maintain compliance with all The Guidance Center, Office of Head
Start Performance Standards and any other local, state and/or
agency policies and procedures. Demonstrate cultural competency and
sensitivity and respect to the diverse backgrounds, needs and
experiences of children, families, community volunteers and TGC
employees. Must pass physical examination and background checks
before hire. The Guidance Center believes that our team members are
our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We
offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling
opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
Requirements An Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education,
Child Development, an Associate Degree in a related field, with 12
credit hours in Early Childhood Education, a Preschool Child
Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or a state awarded
certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA
credential and enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate
or baccalaureate degree, or are enrolled in a CDA credential
program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and the
ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
practices and previous experience working with preschool children
in a classroom setting. Additionally you must be able to lift up to
60 pounds unassisted in order to assist children during
emergencies. Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental
approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the
unique needs and diverse experiences of our students, families,
business partners and of the people in the programs represented by
The Guidance Center. Must have the ability to appropriately handle
crisis situations. Employee must be able to stand consecutively for
3-1/2 hours per part-day class session and 5 hours per full-day
class session. Employee must be able to ambulate between sitting on
the floor and standing and chair sitting to standing a minimum of
20 times per session. Employee must be able to bend and stoop to
child level and lift for urgent and emergency situations. Employee
must be able to bend and stoop to address child concerns a minimum
of 12 times per hour on average (ex: tying shoes for child safety).
Employee must be able to sit on the floor or on a child size chair
for up to 60 minute duration multiple times during class
session.
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