Infant Toddler Teacher/ Apprentice- TBD

Flowers Early Learning; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and breaks

Weather days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Flowers Early Learning in Michigan is accepting applications for Infant/Toddler Teachers/Apprenticeship serving children ages 0-3. The role involves nurturing care, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and implementing the HighScope curriculum, with ongoing assessments and collaboration with staff and families.

Positions are Full-Time, Year Round (12 months), with 40 hours per week. Apprenticeship is hourly non-exempt until CDA status is achieved; Teacher position is salaried exempt.

Qualifications

• Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) infant/toddler.
• Preferred – Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 18 credits in ECE.
• Candidates without an associate’s degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship and obtain at least eighteen credit hours in ECE within four years of continuous employment.

Responsibilities

• Infant-toddler Teachers provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0-3.
• Implements the High Scope curriculum and conducts ongoing assessments.
• Works with a team of coworkers and volunteers and builds partnerships with families.

Education

CDA infant/toddler

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently is accepting applications for Infant/Toddler Teachers/ Apprenticeship serving children ages 0-3 years old. Qualified candidates will be considered for open positions at their local center and availability.

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.

Our Mission

To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

About Us

Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education.

Other benefits include paid time off, earned sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.

Position Summary

Infant-toddler Teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0-3, implements High Scope curriculum, conducts on-going assessments, works with a team of coworkers and volunteers, builds child-focused partnerships with families and support staff and ensures compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.

Job Type

Apprenticeship: Full-Time, Year Round (12 months per year), Hourly, Non-Exempt until CDA status is achieved. Teacher: Full-Time, Year Round (12 months per year), Salaried, Exempt

Expected Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p 40 Hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.

Rate of Pay

HS Diploma/GED: $15.61/hr, Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA): $17.12/hr, AA $18.40/hr, Bachelors or Higher: $20.94/hr

Education Requirement

Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) infant/toddler. Preferred – Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education. Candidates without an associate’s degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and obtain a minimum of eighteen credit hours of early childhood education courses, within four years of continuous employment.

Other Selection Criteria

All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law