InfantToddler Teacher

Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation< / strong> in 2024< / strong> and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan< / strong> in 2021< / strong> for their commitment to employee engagement feedback and wellness.< / p>

Our Mission : < / strong>To build a future where children families and communities thrive.< / p>

About Us : < / strong>Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start employees promote social emotional and physical health in our community by providing highquality education health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien Cass and Van Buren counties.< / p>

Benefits : < / strong> We offer medical dental vision & life insurance 401(k) with employer contribution and assistance in furthering your education.< / p>

Other benefits include paid time off paid vacation time paid parental leavepaid holidays and breaks paid weather days tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.< / p>

Position Summary : < / strong>Infanttoddler Teachers provide nurturing care supervision support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 03 implements High Scope curriculum conducts ongoing assessments works with a team of coworkers and volunteers builds childfocused partnerships with families and support staff and ensures compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.< / p>

Job Type : < / strong>Full Year (12 months)< / strong>FullTimeSalaried Exempt < / p>

Expected Schedule : < / strong>MondayFriday 8a4 : 30p< / p>

Rate of Pay : < / strong>HS / GED : $15.86 Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) : $17.12 AA : $18.40 BA or Higher : $20.94< / p>

Education Requirement : < / strong>Minimum High school diploma or equivalent and Child Development Associate with infanttoddler focus.
Preferred Two years of related experience working with the appropriate age group.
Must attain associates degree or make equivalent progress toward bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 18 credits in early childhood education within 48 months of hire.< / p>

Other Selection Criteria : < / strong>All candidates must complete a preemployment drug screen physical examination and comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check and possess a valid drivers license and / or reliable transportation. < / p>

Equal Opportunity Policy : < / strong>Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee volunteer or applicant regarding race sex (including pregnancy) age color sexual orientation gender identity / expression national origin religion height weight marital status genetic status and / or genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability and / or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.
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