Lead Infant/ Toddler teacher

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

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Job description

Early Childhood, the teacher is responsible for creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the participants in their assigned classes. She/he should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in their classrooms. The teacher must work in cooperation with co-teachers, site staff, the site leader, and all other personnel of the Caterpillar Corner childcare.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• High School diploma required with college experience in early childhood or related field.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or other child related field preferred.
• CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification within the first six months of job
• Complete a Tuberculosis test, Covid-19 test, and physical and provide a physician's documentation.
• Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and child development philosophies and practices.
• Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to young children.
• Knowledge of innovative lesson planning for children between ages of 2-4 years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive to work, meetings, and trainings promptly.
• Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire.
• Develop, present, and evaluate appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise all classroom and daily routine activities.
• Assist co-teacher in all daily preparation work and clean up of rooms.
• Complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis.
• Attend and contributes to monthly lesson plan meetings.
• Submit supply requests and work orders to Site Leader in a timely fashion.
• Establish and maintains a positive working relationship with parents and other staff members.
• Establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model.
• Treat children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem.
• Responsible for completing designated preschool housekeeping duties.
• Acquire a minimum of 24 hours of professional development training in one calendar year
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification on a bi-yearly basis.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the CCLC program.
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $17 hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location