What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher - Toddlers position at Birmingham Public Schools?
Office of Human Resources
248.203.3028 Fax: 248.203.3037
31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Lead Preschool Teacher - Toddlers LOCATION: Midvale
SALARY: Salary based on BAECE contract POSTING DATE: August 8, 2026
DEADLINE: Until Filled
SCHEDULE: Full Time Monday-Friday
START DATE: August 24, 2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one of the following:
2. A valid classroom CDA credential OR
3. Working toward CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
- Experience working with young children is required.
- Blood borne Pathogen, Playground Safety, Epi-Pen and Concussion training, in addition to any other licensing
training requirement, must be completed within 90 days of employment. First Aid and CPR training will be
provided.
- State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are
- A physical and TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with physician’s signature.
- Experience in HighScope curriculum preferred but not required.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively as a team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each
- Adhere to the HighScope Curriculum and implement with fidelity.
- Collaborate to plan all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy
- Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language
- Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
- Act as a positive role model for children.
- Work collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF NON DISCRIMINATION
NOTICE OF The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and
harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information,
disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or
event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or
harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability
should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to
discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.
- Assess students using HighScope Child Observation Record.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.
- Assist with home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
- Involve families in educational and community opportunities as appropriate.
- Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction.
- Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
- Follow all district policies as well state licensing rules and guidelines.
- Positively and professionally represent and promote Birmingham Public Schools programs.
- Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to move from a seated-to-standing position frequently and with ease.
- Other duties as assigned.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Early Childhood Supervisor,
Karly Fraser, at kfraser@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland
Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human
Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Vacant Positions. In addition, upload your LETTER OF INTEREST,
CURRENT RESUME AND REFERENCES.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF NON DISCRIMINATION
NOTICE OF The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and
harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information,
disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or
event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or
harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability
should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to
discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.