Preschool Teacher Jobs in Michigan

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Lead Toddler Teacher

  • Wixom, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 2 days ago

What We Offer Our Preschool Teachers: Paid Time Off: Vacation / Sick / Personal and Holidays Flexible Schedule Education / Training assistance CDA - Child Development Associate Generous Employee Discounts...

Full-Time Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Grandville, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grandville, MI
  • 2 days ago

Full-Time Lead Preschool Teacher JobID: 23127 Position Type: Community Services/Child Care Lead Teacher Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Rockford Community Services Closing Date: Until Filled District...

Preschool Teacher

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

Role: Preschool Teacher at Primrose of Rochester Hills Michigan Calling All Passionate Individuals: Become an Early Childhood Preschool Teacher!...

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

childhood education and preschool settings preferred If youre looking for more than a daycare and you're passionate about providing the highest quality education and care to help children develop and...

Toddler Teacher

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

childhood education and preschool settings preferred At Primrose of Rochester Hills we believe that who children are is just as important as who they become....

Head Start: Teacher - Prairie Site

  • Adrian, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Adrian, MI
  • 3 days ago

degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associates in a related field with 18 ECE credits and experience; Preferred: Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or BA with 18 credits in ECE and experience...

Preschool Teacher

  • Flint, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 3 days ago

**Minimum Qualifications:** Associates degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent course work and proof of enrollment in program leading to a bachelor's degree in the field...

Teacher - Early Childhood / Pre-Kindergarten

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education. Valid CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to acquire....

GSRP- Preschool Teacher - Gull Lake Community Schools

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 7 days ago

Kellogg Early Learning Center Date Available: 2025-26 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled District:   Gull Lake Community Schools    Attachment(s): GSRP Preschool Teacher...

Infant Toddler Teacher

  • Tawas City, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Tawas City, MI
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for planning and implementing a child development and family support program primarily at the Early Head Start Center....

Early Childhood Specialist/Instructional Coach

  • West Branch, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • West Branch, MI
  • 8 days ago

: The Early Childhood Specialist/Instructional Coachis responsible for providing evaluations and observations to the GSRP funded programsto ensure full compliance with the GSRP Implementation...

Preschool teacher level 1 - Stanwood

  • Stanwood, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Stanwood, MI
  • 8 days ago

This position creates, maintains and manages a safe, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the...

Art Teacher: Early Childhood

  • Benton Harbor, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Benton Harbor, MI
  • 8 days ago

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Art Teacher: Early Childhood SUPERVISOR: Building Principal LOCATION: Discovery Enrichment Center JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative,...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Wixom, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 14 days ago

What We Offer Our Preschool Teachers: Paid Time Off: Vacation / Sick / Personal and Holidays Flexible Schedule Education / Training assistance CDA - Child Development Associate Generous Employee Discounts...

Preschool Teacher

  • MI
  • 14 days ago
  • MI
  • 14 days ago

The candidate must possess at least Bachelor's College Degree in Education, Special Education, Teaching/Training or equivalent, Linguistics/Languages, Psychology, or Mass Communications Preferably...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Michigan
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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