What are the responsibilities and job description for the Old Toddler / Pre-school Lead Teacher position at Kiddie Academy of Wyoming-South Grandville?
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming, MI is a state-of-the-art Childcare Center (Please stop by to see us at 4180 56th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49418). We love children and are dedicated to providing teachers with a supportive environment that empowers them to give our children the best in care and encourages their own professional growth.
- On-site director and owner -- we are here to support you and help you be the best teacher you can be
- Professional development -- we provide on-the-job training, formal courses and paid time to take that training
- Support in lesson planning -- we provide access to comprehensive curriculum and lesson plans based on latest childcare research (“Life Essentials”) and paid time to make your plans
- Educational technology that promotes learning and connections with families
- Enterprise technology that minimizes administrative busywork
- A safe and secure environment
- Opportunities for leadership and professional advancement
- Member of national Kiddie Academy family of childcare facilities that provides on-going support to implement the best, latest research in effective early childhood learning
- Great location -- Strategically located nearby River Town Mall, Costco and next ABC Pediatrics!.
- Classroom supplies – we buy them, not you!
We are building a team of professional, caring, energetic, early childhood educators who share our passion and dedication. If this sounds like you, apply here online, contact us on our website (https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/wyoming/join/#inquire-form) or email us (wyoming at kiddieacademy dot net). Have questions or want to know more -- we would love to talk with you, call us at 616-500-0777.
Full time and part time positions are available. Interested in being an assistant teacher? We are looking for great people for those positions as well! Feel free to apply via this posting, just let us know.
Benefits
We want you to be successful as a teacher which means you need a life as well as a career. In addition to the support we provide to help you be a great teacher, we provide
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee discounts -- bring your kids to work!
- Professional Development Assistance
- Pickleball Court for Teachers!
Qualifications:
All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must possess a high school diploma or GED, be at least 19 years of age, and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program, Associate's degree program or Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR;
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, an Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field (A related field as defined by the State of Michigan Department of LARA includes: Elementary Education, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies or Social Work)
- Professional experience working with children or in early childhood/elementary education
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming, MI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability and age.
Salary : $14 - $18