Tuition Early Childhood Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Responsible To:
Director of Preschool Services Supervises:
Assistant teachers, Caregivers, Volunteers, and children in the program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.
• Speaks with each family at pick-up to touch base about the child's day.
• Utilizes Brightwheel to communicate with parents and keep records.
• Engages in activities with the class; saves computer and planning for naptime.
• Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Directs assistant teachers and caregivers to complete needed tasks.
• Works with children on potty training and assists with bodily care routines.
• Maintains an effective environment for learning and care through the use of age-appropriate activities including but not limited to small and large groups, sensory, art, music, movement, math, science and literacy.
• Encourages children to express themselves creatively and carefully observes children's interest for lesson planning.
• Notifies the Director of any developmental concerns regarding a child and follows protocol for referrals.
• Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.
• Become familiar with emergency procedures and carry out necessary drills.
• Objectively writes anecdotal notes and maintains a COR portfolio for each child.
• Follows all rules and regulations established with the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing of the Michigan Department of Human Services.
• Acts as a positive liaison for parents/guardians as they visit the school.
• Collaborates with parents and other staff to help the children control behavior by using a positive and consistent approach.
• Complete 16 hours of professional development each calendar year through the attendance of workshops, meetings and conferences.
• Assists other staff with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities as requested.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
• Required to lift (7
  -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form and TB test on file.
• CPR and First Aid Training.
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Work with the Director, Assistant Teacher and Caregivers.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Must be at least 19 years old.

Work Year:

• Options for 9 or 12 months are available Starts August 25, 2026.

Working Conditions:

• Program hours are 7:15-6:00pm Monday-Friday 40 hours Staff will work an 8 hour day within that time frame.

Salary:

• $/hourly Hourly rate based on qualifications and experience Opportunity for quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid time off Health benefits Pension

Application Procedure:

• Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services;
  MeierS

Selection Procedure:

• Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.