What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at The Calhoun County Online Application Consortium?
Position Type :
Early Childhood Services
Date Posted : 2 / 12 / 2025
Location : Shamrock Center
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Until Filled
District :
Marshall Public Schools NATURE OF POSITION : The Lead Teacher in the Preschool Program is responsible for the development and implementation of lesson plans in the daily program for the children within an assigned age group. They follow the daily program for children within an assigned age group acting as the lead in the classroom and modeling and guiding appropriate child care practices within the center.
HOURLY RATE : 16.75 / hr
HOURS :
6 : 30 AM - 3 : 00 PM (8 hr / day; 40 hr / wk)
Projected schedule
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and college course work in early education to meet or exceed the Michigan Department of Child Care Licensing's Lead teacher requirements. ECE degree preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience in early childhood setting, preferred
Experience as an Early Childhood Teacher, preferred
Strong organization, communication, problem solving and computer skills needed
Ability to work well with children and adults
Must be 19 years or older
Maintain a genuine interest in helping children in their educational process and developmental process
Ability to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including parent conferences, open house, family nights
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties.
Ensure there are planned, positive opportunities for adult / child interactions through reading stories, art / music, fine / gross motor skill, play and meal service
Plan, supervise and implement curriculum for assigned age group that is developmentally appropriate and encourages each child's growth in the area of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
Help children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
Present a favorable image of the school to children, parents, visitors and staff each day by meeting and greeting everyone with a warm, friendly and caring tone and by responding to parent concerns and needs in a helpful and supportive way
Implement the screening of students, and contacts, meet with and refer parents to appropriate agencies for further service
Make necessary accommodations to help determine interventions in the classroom as needed
Ensure students are supervised at all times and feel safe and secure
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for attendance
Document and maintain records for student assessment for each child and ensure that program performance standards are met
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding staff, children and families
Plan for and support child's daily transition from preschool to childcare and / or plan and support the transition from preschool to kindergarten
Work and supervise children during center summer program
Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Interested applicants must complete an online application accompanied by resume and additional documents to show minimum qualification requirements have been met (i.e. copy of transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.)
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