Infant-Toddler Teacher Apprentice (CDA Path)

Flowers Early Learning; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; 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 leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays and breaks

Weather days

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Flowers Early Learning, a high-quality preschool serving families across Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties, is hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers and Apprentices. Roles are full-time, year-round, with a defined schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00a–4:30p, and a clear pay scale by credential level.

Candidates must have a CDA or a related credential and pursue further education as offered by the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA infant/toddler certification.
• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• If no associate’s degree, complete the Child Development Apprenticeship within four years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care and supervision for 0–3 year olds.
• Implement High Scope curriculum and conduct ongoing assessments.
• Collaborate with coworkers, volunteers, and families to support development.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Teamwork

Student assessment

Licensing compliance

Education

Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

18 credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Flowers Early Learning, a high-quality preschool serving families across Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties, is hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers and Apprentices. Roles are full-time, year-round, with a defined schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00a–4:30p, and a clear pay scale by credential level.

Candidates must have a CDA or a related credential and pursue further education as offered by the program.