Infant Toddler Teacher​/Apprentice - Millburg

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.) Michigan and is currently looking for Infant/Toddler Teachers, serving classrooms with children ages 0-3.

Infant-toddler Teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0-3, implements High Scope curriculum, conducts on-going assessments, works with a team of coworkers and volunteers, builds child-focused partnerships with families and support staff and ensures compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.

Apprenticeship:
Full-Time, Year Round (12 months per year), Hourly, Non-Exempt until CDA status is achieved. Teacher:
Full-Time, Year Round (12 months per year), Salaried, Exempt.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.

HS Diploma/GED: $15.61/hr, Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA): $17.12/hr, AA: $18.40/hr, Bachelors or Higher: $20.94/hr.

Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) infant/toddler. Preferred – Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education. Candidates without an associate’s degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and obtain a minimum of eighteen credit hours of early childhood education courses, within four years of continuous employment.

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Assistance in furthering your education
• Paid time off, earned sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness committee resources

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.