Impactful Preschool Teacher - Nurture Growth & Families

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Family Services is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher at Westwood Head Start in Inkster, MI to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children aged three to five. The role emphasizes building cooperative relationships with families to support growth and achieve full potential.

You will deliver a comprehensive curriculum, ensure safety, and support licensing compliance while helping children develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field required.
• Previous professional experience with preschool-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of educational activities for children, including writing a weekly lesson plan.
• Create a clean, safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Evaluate children's progress and report to parents/guardians.
• Implement IEP and IFSP goals as part of individualized learning.
• Plan daily outdoor activities to develop gross motor skills.
• Maintain compliance with child-care licensing and HHS regulations.
• Coordinate with co-teacher to provide a well-organized classroom.

Skills

Curriculum development

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Family engagement

First aid

CPR training

IEP/IFSP familiarity

Communication with families

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

Starfish Family Services is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher at Westwood Head Start in Inkster, MI to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children aged three to five. The role emphasizes building cooperative relationships with families to support growth and achieve full potential.

You will deliver a comprehensive curriculum, ensure safety, and support licensing compliance while helping children develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and