Preschool Program

Job Classification

CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Lead Teacher - Preschool Program

Hourly Full-time (35-40)

The Crayon Box Children’s Learning Center is seeking a dependable and energetic Preschool Lead Teacher for our 3-year-old classroom beginning in August 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position for someone passionate about helping young children build a strong foundation for learning through purposeful play, routines, and age-appropriate activities. We’re looking for a confident, organized team player committed to helping children grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

• Must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood education (ECE) center and must meet the State of Michigan requirements for a Lead Teacher.
• Dependable and highly punctual, with strong time management, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Able to effectively manage classroom materials, resources, routines, and responsibilities.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for maintaining an organized, well-managed classroom where 3-year-olds build a strong foundation for learning through purposeful play, consistent routines, and age-appropriate learning experiences. Strong classroom management, time management, and leadership skills are essential to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with structure and consistency:
  Plan and maintain a predictable daily schedule that balances learning activities, purposeful play, meals, rest, outdoor time, and smooth transitions.
• Build a foundation for learning:
  Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage language, early literacy and math skills, creativity, independence, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth.
• Manage classroom time effectively:
  Keep activities and routines moving smoothly while remaining flexible and responsive to the needs of young children.
• Plan and implement curriculum:
  Prepare, carry out, and evaluate classroom activities and child assessments aligned with The Crayon Box curriculum and program goals.
• Provide classroom leadership:
  Guide assistant teachers, student employees, and volunteers to maintain consistency, safety, and a positive classroom environment.
• Ensure active supervision:
  Maintain attentive supervision of children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Support daily classroom operations:
  Assist with meals, dishes, cleaning, sanitizing, organization, toileting routines, and other daily care needs.
• Promote positive behavior:
  Use clear expectations, consistent routines, encouragement, redirection, and respectful guidance to help children develop self-regulation and positive social skills.
• Model professionalism:
  Maintain a calm, positive attitude; communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers; and follow center policies and procedures.
• Maintain health and safety standards:
  Follow all Crayon Box policies and applicable licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Work as part of the team:
  Communicate openly, ask questions when needed, share ideas, and assist the Director and other classrooms as needed to support smooth center operations.
• Communicate effectively:
  Demonstrate strong oral and written English skills necessary for effective communication with children, families, and staff.

• May serve as the Staff in Charge whenever the Director is not on the premises, ensuring smooth operations and professional communication with parents, staff, and visitors,…