School Social Worker (Preschool)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$70k

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Job Description

  • School Social Worker (Preschool)
  • Location: Brighton, MI
  • Caseload: Preschool Students
  • Start Date: 26-27 School Year

About the Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is looking for a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team in Brighton, MI. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. As a School Social Worker with AnthroMed, you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team that values student success, personal growth, and professional development. We offer unmatched clinical support, ongoing training, and a network of peers who are passionate about making a difference.

Caseload and Environment

Targeted Caseload: Preschool-aged students across two buildings.

Focus: Supporting learners across a variety of needs/programs - including general education, special education, and GSRP classrooms. Services will primarily be push in, as you will be leading social emotional groups and lessons within the classrooms.

Dedicated Space: You will have a private, dedicated office space in each building to conduct sessions and meetings.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect social work services to students in need of emotional, behavioral, and social support.

  • Push in to classrooms to provide therapy while supporting and collaborating with teachers.
  • Work together with the multidisciplinary team to prioritize student success and safety.
  • Conduct IEP evaluations and contribute to the development of meaningful student goals.
  • Facilitate small group and individual sessions.
  • Lead and support the implementation of BIPs and FBAs.
  • Participate in IEP and 504 Plan meetings to advocate for student needs.
  • Support students and families in accessing community resources.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
  • Michigan School Social Work Certification (Required)
  • Experience working with preschool-aged children is strongly preferred along with prior school-based experience.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $57,500 - $70,000 salary (paid weekly) based on experience and qualifications

AnthroMed Employee Benefits (For 30+ Hours/week)

  • United HealthCare PPO with a $0 payroll deduction
  • Dental (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to 3%, starting on Day 1)
  • Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-sponsored)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for resources and support
  • Paid Parental Leave to support work-life balance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit
  • Optional supplemental coverages: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to learn more about this opportunity and how AnthroMed Education supports school-based social workers in making a difference for children and families.

AnthroMed Education Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral intervention plansFunctional behavioral assessmentsStudent counselingCrisis interventionSpecial education supportCommunity resource coordinationSmall group facilitationIndividual therapy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Brighton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k≈ 7.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,319/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (PPO)
Dental
Vision
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
Short-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave