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Job Posted
October 5, 2026
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Contact Name
Suzanne Gabli
Contact Email
suzanne@buildingblocksschool.com
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Location
United States
Building Blocks Preschool has teachers who have been with the program for 20 years. There are also teachers who started here as children and came back as interns once they were old enough. That is a true testament to how special Building Blocks Preschool is.
You’re joining a tight-knit team that supports each other, and genuinely loves coming to work. Our families are involved, our classrooms are alive, and our “outdoor classroom” extends all the way to the trails at Highland State Recreation Area — where enjoying sunshine and exploring nature with curious kids is literally part of the job.
What Makes Building Blocks Different
Reggio-Inspired, emergent curriculum — we follow the children’s interests, not a script
Nature-based learning on-site and on the trails at Highland State Recreation Area
Summary
Small class sizes with low teacher-to-child ratios so real relationships can grow.
Weekly dedicated planning and documentation time with your co-teacher.
A collaborative team that talks about pedagogy, provocations, and learning stories
Support for TEACH grant recipients to grow your education and credentials.
GSRP programming alongside our tuition-based classrooms.
Michigan Green School Certified at the Evergreen level since 2011.
What You’ll Be Doing
Co-teaching to plan and implement Reggio-Inspired, nature-based curriculum
Observing and documenting children’s learning through portfolios, learning stories, and documentation panels
Spending real, meaningful time outdoors with children in every season
Supporting social-emotional development using restorative practices
Building relationships with families through regular communication and involvement activities
Conducting developmental screenings (Ages & Stages) twice per year
Participating in weekly co-teacher debriefs and staff meetings
Following Michigan licensing rules and Great Start to Quality standards
Compensation Information
- Pay & Schedule: $18.00–$21.50/hr (full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM).
- Location: Highland, MI 48356.
- Description: A Reggio-inspired, nature-based program extending outdoor classrooms onto the trails at Highland State Recreation Area. Includes documentation, low ratios, and collaborative planning.
- Benefits: 11 paid holidays, paid time off, weekly planning time, professional development, and TEACH grant support.
- Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a valid CDA credential.