Strong Beginnings Lead Teacher - Lakeview
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Title:
Strong Beginnings Lead Teacher
Classification:
Full-time, non-exempt, hourly
Salary Range: HS 01-04 ($22.80 - $24.08 - $25.33 - $26.60)
Hours:
40/week
Work Weeks: 41-44/year (school year)
Department:
Strong Beginnings
Reports To:
Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Positions Supervised:
Strong Beginnings Associate Teacher, Strong Beginnings Center Assistant
EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.
Role OverviewThe Strong Beginnings Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program for three-year-old children participating in the Strong Beginnings Preschool Program. The Lead Teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children's cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and creative development while preparing children for future success in preschool and kindergarten.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences that support the growth and development of three-year-old children across all developmental domains.
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes positive relationships, active learning, and school readiness.
Implement Creative Curriculum and utilize ongoing child assessment data to individualize instruction, monitor children's progress, and inform lesson planning.
Establish positive partnerships with families through regular communication, conferences, family engagement activities, and collaboration to support children's learning and development.
Promote children's social-emotional growth by using positive behavior guidance strategies and fostering independence, self-regulation, problem-solving, and peer relationships.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children by maintaining active supervision and complying with all licensing regulations, program requirements, and Agency and district policies, as applicable.
Collaborate with the Associate Teacher, support staff, specialists, and community partners to provide comprehensive services and support children with diverse learning needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including attendance, lesson plans, child assessments, developmental observations, and other required program records.
Participate in ongoing professional development, staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and required program monitoring to strengthen instructional practices.
Maintain compliance with all Strong Beginnings Program requirements, licensing regulations, and Agency and district policies and procedures, as applicable.
Be familiar with emergency procedures in order to respond effectively in the case of an emergency.
- A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, or Birth-K endorsement OR a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with staff, families, Agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations in a respectful, professional, and non-judgmental manner.
- Understanding of mandated reporting requirements, including the ability to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and program procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising other adults.
- Must successfully complete all required state and federal background clearances.
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