Lead Teacher

Available Classrooms:

Hummingbird Room (0 - 12 mo.) Ratio 1:4

Ladybug Room (12 mo. - 18 mo.) Ratio 1:4

Bumblebee Room (18 mo. - 2 years old) Ratio 1:4

Butterfly Room (5 years - 12 years) Ratio 1:18 Note: Butterfly shift is PT during school year, then FT in the summer

Shift Times:

6:15 am - 2:30pm

8:00 am - 4:30pm

Qualifications:

- Must be able submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department

- Have a high school diploma or GED

- Be not less than 19 years old

- At least 6 months to 1 year of experience combined with the appropriate MiRegistry training hours

OR

- possess a valid child development associate credential, Montessori credential, infant family associate credential or associate degree or higher in any field of study combined with the appropriate MiRegistry training hours

Responsibilities & Expectations:

· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in the classroom

· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, strong communication skills and have minimal absences

· Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations

· Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs

· Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs

· Utilize developmentally appropriate and best practice methods at all times by planning daily activities and lesson plans. Lesson plans are submitted weekly to the Director

- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service. Maintain open communication with families by providing monthly newsletter about classroom activities, reminders, etc.

· Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children

· Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)

· Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

· Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations

· Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day

· Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences 2 times per year

· Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends

· Be responsible for documenting daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing via daily sheets. Does not apply to Butterfly Room (school-age).

· Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

· Complete 24 hours of professional development yearly as required by LARA and GSQ

· Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What classroom age group are you qualified to work with?
• What is your availability to interview? Our hours are between 6:30am - 6:00pm
• Do you have experience working with Creative Curriculum?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16