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Preschool Teacher- Millburg
Operations - Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Operations
Employment Type
Salaried PY
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$18.52 - $21.07 /hr. DOE
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.), Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Teachers, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5.
Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.
Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.
About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education.
Other benefits include paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, Tuition Assistance, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.
Position Summary: Preschool teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3-5. Responsibilities include implementing High Scope curriculum and social emotional growth strategies, like Conscious Discipline, performing regular observations and assessments, and ensuring that the classroom meets all Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements. In the Head Start program, teachers build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies, and work as a team with coworkers and volunteers to ensure that all classrooms meet health, safety and quality standards.
Job Type: Full Time, Program Year (August-May), Exempt, Salaried
Expected Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8a-4:30p, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.
Rate of Pay: AA: $18.52/hr BA or Higher: $21.07/hr
Education Requirement: Minimum - AA, or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience. Desired - BA degree in Early Childhood Education is required within 6 years of hire. The Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request.
Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.
Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.
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Location
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Department
Operations
Employment Type
Salaried PY
Compensation
$18.52 - $21.07 /hr. DOE
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Operations - Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Preschool Teacher- Millburg
Operations - Benton Harbor, Michigan
Department
Operations
Employment Type
Salaried PY
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$18.52 - $21.07 /hr. DOE
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.), Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Teachers, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5.
Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.
Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.
About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education.
Other benefits include paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, Tuition Assistance, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.
Position Summary: Preschool teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3-5. Responsibilities include implementing High Scope curriculum and social emotional growth strategies, like Conscious Discipline, performing regular observations and assessments, and ensuring that the classroom meets all Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements. In the Head Start program, teachers build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies, and work as a team with coworkers and volunteers to ensure that all classrooms meet health, safety and quality standards.
Job Type: Full Time, Program Year (August-May), Exempt, Salaried
Expected Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8a-4:30p, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.
Rate of Pay: AA: $18.52/hr BA or Higher: $21.07/hr
Education Requirement: Minimum - AA, or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience. Desired - BA degree in Early Childhood Education is required within 6 years of hire. The Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request.
Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.
Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.
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Location
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Department
Operations
Employment Type
Salaried PY
Compensation
$18.52 - $21.07 /hr. DOE
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