Lead Preschool Teacher

Internal/External Vacancy Notice

Date: 6/1/2026

Position: Lead Preschool Teacher

Location: Ellen St. Campus World of Wonder - Fenton Area Public Schools

Hours: Monday-Friday; schedules may vary;
Part Time (25 hours or less) - Full Time (30 hours or more)

Effective Date: Until filled for the 2026/2027 school year

Job Summary: The lead teacher is responsible for planning, supervision, and implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programming that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a ZA or ZS endorsement, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education may be accepted if currently enrolled in and actively working towards a bachelor’s degree.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative to understand and work with a variety of children with diverse interests, abilities, and ages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
• All necessary forms must be in your office file before you begin (Criminal background check, DHS clearance, LARA eligibility, Consent & Disclosure Form, Screening Statement, Handbook Acknowledgement, all required training by licensing.)

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience working in an early childhood setting.

• Plan individual and group activities.
• Main confidentiality of each child and family.
• Plans and coordinates with Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher, families, students, and volunteers.
• Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, notes, phone calls, home visits/play dates, conferences, and face-to-face communication.
• Assists in the orientation and training of staff and volunteers in the classroom.
• Maintains a routine schedule for data collection for child assessment, including observation, note-taking, and demonstration of skills to measure child growth and development. Complete the child assessment requirements for the program in a timely manner, meeting set deadlines.
• Analyze data and utilize data for planning instructions and reporting results to stakeholders.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.
• Flexibility to work in different classrooms as needed.
• Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.
• Actively interact positively with children, staff members, and parents, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development.
• Stay updated on school communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.
• Complete all professional development requirements according to deadlines.
• Follow health and safety protocols to keep children from harm and supervised at all times.
• Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.

• This position follows the Fenton Area Public Schools calendar.

Salary: Based on experience and credentials