Lead Preschool Teacher

Position: Nursery/Preschool Lead Teacher

Location: Various

Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator

Lead Preschool Teachers for our tuition-based program are responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom in order to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the children.  The teacher needs to be a team player, enthusiastic and nurturing with at least one year of experience as a lead teacher.  Hours will be Monday-Friday, approximately 20-29 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Must of one of the following education requirements:

1. Valid CDA
2. Associates Degree in Early Childhood
3. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or closely related field

• At least 19 years old
• Must have 3 credit hours in Child Care administration
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check 
• Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
• Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of accurate record-keeping
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
• Ability to assess young children using program assessments and evaluation methods
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment through Creative Curriculum
• Maintain a positive and appropriate educational program that meets the social, emotional, physical
• and intellectual needs of the children within their care.
• Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plans for the children in your care
• Assure that all State of Michigan licensing rules are being followed in your classroom
• Communicate on a daily basis with parents
• Train and lead assistant teachers in your classroom
• Provide children with a consistent classroom routine
• Implement experiential learning activities to advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschoolers
• Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten
  and beyond
• Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying, or holding children up to 60 lbs
• Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop
• Work with children on the floor
• Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Other duties as assigned

 Pay starting at $16.75-$19.75 depending on education and experience

Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.  Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.  Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at
11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Salary : $17 - $20