What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Lead Teacher position at Head Start for Kent County?
Position Overview:
Manage general classroom operations in accordance with federal performance standards, state licensing rules and agency expectations; ensure children’s safety at all times; coach classroom assistants and volunteers; prepare and deliver lessons and perform activities with the children; provide for the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child, in partnership with parents; provide appropriate information and resources for families.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) * with a stated major in ECE (Early Childhood Education) or (CD) Child Development or;
- A valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid within ninety days of hire.
* Candidates with a valid preschool CDA who are currently pursuing their degree in ECE or CD (Associate or Bachelor) and are within 3 years of graduation can be considered for Teacher positions with a compliance plan.
Base Pay
- $22.16 AA start rate
- $24.87 BA start rate
- Potential for wage increases based on past related job experience and degree
Where will I be working?
You'll be working at one of our sites within Kent County, to be determined during your interview process.
Employee Perks
Find out about how we invest in our employees at https://hs4kc.org/employee-perks
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.16 - $24.87 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25