Community Preschool Teacher

Wayland Union Schools; Dorr Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayland Union Schools seeks a preschool instructor to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool aged children. A safe and secure learning environment and collaboration with families and staff are central to the role.

The ideal candidate holds a Child Development Associate credential (preferred) and a Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood or ZA endorsement, with a track record of reliable, positive service in early education.

Qualifications

• Credential required to work with preschool age children.
• Michigan teaching certificate preferred with Early Childhood or ZA endorsement.
• Experience with young children.
• Strong communication with children and adults.
• Dependable, punctual, positive work history.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool aged children.
• Establishing routines and creating a safe and secure learning environment.
• Effectively communicate with parents, students, staff and members of the community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependable & punctual

Experience with young children

Education

Child Development Associate credential

Michigan teaching certificate with Early Childhood or ZA endorsement

Job description

At Wayland Union Schools we strive to teach, inspire and challenge our children to become caring contributors, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers prepared to embrace all of tomorrow’s opportunities.

We have established a student focused culture by encouraging collaboration with all employees. We are 1:1 with Apple iPads in grades K-12 and are able to provide our students with support and enrichment that will prepare them for college and/or the workplace. Would you like to be part of a district that only hires the elite to teach and inspire our future? It all starts here!

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate credential is required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate is preferred with an Early Childhood or ZA endorsement
• Must have experience and necessary skills to work with young children
• Effective and appropriate communication skills with children and adults
• Dependable, punctual, and positive work history

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool aged children
• Establishing routines and creating a safe and secure learning environment
• Effectively communicate with parents, students, staff and members of the community
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Preschool Position, Handbook available at http://www.waylandunion.org Contingent upon passing post-offer background checks