Lead Toddler Teacher

At Kiddie Time Childcare Center, we believe in the importance of family and supporting our staff to be their best. We provide comprehensive training to help you excel as a teacher and grow personally and professionally. Early childcare education is crucial, and we greatly value our teachers' important role in the lives of the children at our centers. Our management team offers support to help you manage stress and anxiety, and we provide a minimum of 5 Mental Health days per year for self‑care.

We strive to create a supportive environment where you can thrive with guidance, understanding, and support.

We are currently offering a $1,000.00 sign‑on bonus (after 90 days of successful employment) for all Lead teachers at our center. We seek enthusiastic teachers at all experience levels who are passionate about singing, dancing, storytelling, and nurturing young, energetic children.

As a Teacher at Kiddie Time, you will have the opportunity to help young minds explore, discover, and understand the world around them. We are an accredited 5‑star center through the Michigan Great Start to Quality program, providing a premier educational child care experience. Our programs cater to children from infancy through elementary school age.

• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedules following the Highscope curriculum and programming.
• Assess and respond to each child's developmental needs continuously.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and conduct yearly parent‑teacher conferences.
• Act as a team player and mentor for less experienced staff.
• Ensure compliance with center policies, local, state, and national regulations regarding children's health, safety, and care.
• Create and maintain an attractive and well‑kept classroom that encourages children's creativity, exploration, and confident decision‑making.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• CDA in Infant‑Toddler (minimum CDA required) or Associate's or higher in Early Childhood Education. Alternatively, willingness to obtain credentials within 6 months of hire for free (FREE CDA CERTIFICATION). Starting pay is $13.00/hr and increases to $14.50/hr once CDA is obtained with yearly pay increases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Coachable, competent, and confident.
• Strong classroom management and organizational abilities.
• Passion for working with children and commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.
• Willingness to assist with other job functions as needed.