What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler Teacher position at NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY INC.?
About NEMCSA
At NEMCSA, we help children, families, and communities thrive. As a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Northeast Michigan, we're committed to creating opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing economic hardship. We're also proud to be recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, reflecting our commitment to a positive culture, supportive teams, and meaningful work.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- To keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
- To help prepare you for the future: Generous employer 401(k) contributions, plus Life and Disability Insurance.
- Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.
- Time for what matters: 10 paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You'll Do
As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you'll create a nurturing, responsive, and engaging environment where infants and toddlers can learn, grow, and reach important developmental milestones. You'll lead classroom activities, support children's individual needs, partner with families, and provide guidance to classroom team members to ensure every child receives high-quality care and education.
In this role, you will:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
- Create a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom that supports exploration, growth, and positive relationships.
- Observe children's development, complete assessments, and use that information to individualize learning experiences.
- Serve as a primary caregiver and build strong, responsive relationships with children and families.
- Supervise and support the Infant-Toddler Caregiver and Early Childhood Aide.
- Partner with families to support children's development, health, and school readiness goals.
- Connect families to community resources and support services as needed.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and program compliance requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training, reflective supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Most importantly, you'll help give infants and toddlers a strong start by building trusting relationships and creating meaningful early learning experiences that support lifelong success.
What We'll Love About You
- Associates degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Bachelor's preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in a childcare or early childhood setting, preferably with infants and toddlers.
Most importantly, you're passionate about supporting young children during their earliest years and creating nurturing environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
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Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
Application Question(s):
- Do you believe we should provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families & communities, focusing
on those experiencing economic hardship?
- Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver license?
- Do you believe we should treat everyone with dignity and respect, strive to achieve excellence in our work and our service, value diversity, honor individual
differences and be accountable?
- Do you believe that every child, adult, and family should have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential to live in a safe, healthy, thriving community?
- Do have at least an associates degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field?
- Have you previously worked at NEMCSA?
Work Location: In person
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