Lead Infant/Toddler Educator for Growth & Care

Caterpillar Corner Childcare; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Corner, LLC in Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to create an environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth for 2- to 4-year-olds. You will develop creative lesson plans and work with co-teachers, site staff, and leadership to implement them in classrooms.

The role requires a High School diploma with college experience in early childhood or related field, a CDA Credential, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain it within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with college experience in early childhood or related field.
• CDA Credential required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or related field preferred.
• CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain within the first six months of job.
• Background checks including DHS and Michigan State Police required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work, meetings, and trainings promptly.
• Develop, present, and evaluate appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise all classroom and daily routine activities.
• Assist co-teacher in daily preparation work and clean up of rooms.
• Complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis.
• Attend and contribute to monthly lesson plan meetings.
• Submit supply requests and work orders to Site Leader in a timely fashion.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and staff.
• Nurture children and promote individuality and self-esteem.
• Perform preschool housekeeping duties and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Safety for young children

2–4 year old lesson planning

Teamwork with co-teachers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA Credential

Associates or Bachelor's in early childhood preferred

CPR Certification or willingness to obtain

Background checks including DHS and MS Police

Job description

Caterpillar Corner, LLC in Michigan is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to create an environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth for 2- to 4-year-olds. You will develop creative lesson plans and work with co-teachers, site staff, and leadership to implement them in classrooms.

The role requires a High School diploma with college experience in early childhood or related field, a CDA Credential, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain it within six months.