Infant Toddler Teacher / Apprentice - Millburg

Flowers Early Learning; Benton Harbor (MI); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Flowers Early Learning in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.), Michigan, is seeking Infant/Toddler Teachers and Teacher Apprentices for classrooms serving ages 0-3. The role follows the High Scope curriculum, with full-time year-round schedules and competitive pay by education level.

Minimum qualification is a CDA for infant/toddler, with preference for an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, leave, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) for 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 18 credits in ECE within four years.

Responsabilités

• Provide nurturing care, supervision and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for ages 0-3.
• Implements High Scope curriculum and conducts ongoing assessments.
• Collaborate with coworkers, volunteers and families and ensure licensing and grant compliance.

Formation

CDA infant/toddler

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Description du poste

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.), 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 theBest and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of theMoody 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: $15.96/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