CHILD CARE LEAD

Various Locations; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District offers a Child Care Lead (Full Day) position at various locations in Sterling Heights, MI. You will plan, supervise, and implement a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom to meet social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of children. You must be a team player, enthusiastic, and nurturing with at least one year of lead-teacher experience.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Starting pay is based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following education requirements: Valid CDA.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood.
• 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.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Education

Valid CDA

Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

At least 19 years old

3 credit hours in Child Care administration

Criminal history & childcare background check

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

CHILD CARE LEAD

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5894039

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position:Child Care Lead(Full Day)

Location:Various

Reports To:Childcare Coordinator

Childcare 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, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Must of one of the following education requirements:
• Valid CDA
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood
• 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

Starting pay is based on education and experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 to $24.98 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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