Careers at
Early Spark Academy & Childcare
Grow With Us.
At Early Spark Academy & Childcare, we believe great early childhood experiences begin with educators who feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
We’re building a collaborative team of early childhood professionals who believe children learn best through relationships, exploration, play, and meaningful experiences.
📍 Southfield, Michigan
Interested in joining our team?
View our current openings below.
Why
Early Spark?
Professional Growth
Ongoing professional learning, coaching, and opportunities to strengthen your early childhood practice.
Collaborative Teaching
Work alongside other educators in a team-centered environment.
Purposeful Learning Environments
Be part of a program where play, exploration, relationships, and children's interests shape learning.
Opportunities to Grow
As Early Spark grows, we're looking for educators who want to grow with us.
Current Openings
Part-Time Floater Teacher
Pay: $16–$18/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Two schedules available:
7:15 AM–1:00 PM
9:45 AM–3:30 PM
Additional hours may be available.
Support classrooms, teacher breaks and planning time, transitions, daily routines, meal assistance, and other program needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working with different age groups.
CDA/ECE coursework or licensed childcare experience preferred, but not required.
Prefer to apply by email?
Send your resume to careers@earlysparkacademy.com
Full-Time Infant Teacher
Pay: $16–$18 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) and part-time (20–30 hours) available
Join our Infant teaching team and help create a warm, responsive, and engaging environment where our youngest learners can safely explore, build relationships, and grow.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Warm, dependable, patient, and nurturing
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Experienced working with infants or young children
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Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a teaching team
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Interested in continued professional growth
CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or licensed childcare experience preferred.
Full-time benefits available, including health insurance with Early Spark covering 50% of the employee premium, dental, vision, 401(k), basic life insurance, professional learning opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
Prefer to apply by email?
Send your resume to careers@earlysparkacademy.com