Lead Preschool Teacher

About Our Preschool

We are a small, nonprofit preschool dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, play-

based learning environment for children ages 2.5–5. Our close-knit team values

creativity, patience, and strong communication with families. With small class sizes

(6-8 students), we focus on individualized attention and developmentally appropriate

learning.

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, energetic teacher to join our team on or before August 1. You

will lead a single classroom of up to 10 students (or independently if necessary). This is

a hands-on role that includes lesson planning, classroom management, and daily

communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment
• Oversee overall care and supervision of children
• Create and implement daily play-based learning activities
• Maintain a safe, welcoming classroom environment
• Foster social-emotional and developmental growth
• Communicate regularly with parents and the school board
• Collaborate with fellow staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Establish routines and conduct daily activities, meals, and transitions
• Establish a classroom setup, organization, and maintain a clean learning space
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and safety regulations

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in each of the following areas: program management, observation, documentation, and assessment, teaching and learning
• 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in any of the following areas: interactions and guidance, challenging behaviors, trauma informed practices
• 3 semester hours, 4.5 CEUs or 45 hours of MiRegistry approved track of infant and toddler development and care practices within 6 months of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• CPR and first aid training (or obtained within 3 months of hire)
• Be no less than 19 years of age
• CDA preferred buy not required

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse families and children
• Physically able to bend, lift, and sit and children’s level
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors and engage in physical activity with children
• Comfortable with exposure to cleaning supplies, bodily fluids, common childhood illnesses

Reports to:

• Teaching Director
• Board of Directors

Applications due on or before July 11, 2025.

For additional questions, please call the office at: 231-582-7131

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16