Infant Toddler Teacher / Apprentice - Bangor

Flowers Early Learning; Bangor (ME); 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

Job summary

Flowers Early Learning in Bangor, Michigan is seeking Infant/Toddler Teachers and Apprentices in a Full-Time, year-round program. The roles include nurturing care, developmentally appropriate learning, and partnership-building with families in a program serving ages 0-3.

The apprenticeship track advances CDA status with competitive hourly wages and opportunities for further education. Employment offers benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) for 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 within four years of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care, supervision and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children 0-3.
• Implement High Scope curriculum and conduct ongoing assessments.
• Collaborate with coworkers, volunteers and support staff; build partnerships with families.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.

Education

Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) – infant/toddler

Job description

Infant Toddler Teacher / Apprentice - Bangor

Early Head Start Education - Bangor, Michigan

Department

Early Head Start Education

Employment Type

Full YR FT

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$15.96- $21.07 /hr. DOE

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Bangor, Michigan and is currently looking for Infant/Toddler Teachers/ Teacher Apprentices, serving classrooms with children ages 0-3.

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

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: $15.96/hr

Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA): $17.23/hr, AA $18.52/hr, Bachelors or Higher: $21.07/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

Location

Bangor, Michigan