Lead Preschool Teacher

Lil' People's Place, LLC - Early Education Learning Center; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Health and dental insurance

IRA program

Employee childcare discount

Job summary

Lil’ People’s Place in Michigan is seeking a positive, patient Lead Teacher for a 3-year-old preschool and a 2.5–3 year old transition class. Plan and supervise an education program, maintain a welcoming classroom, and mentor assistants.

Responsibilities include daily parent communication, lesson planning, strong classroom management, and a nurturing environment that meets licensing standards. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field, or 12 semester hours with 960 hours field experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Fingerprint background check completed.
• 16 hours of continued education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and carry out an education program designed by Lil’ People’s Place.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized classroom and supervise play areas.
• Mentor assistant teachers and communicate daily with parents.
• Plan lessons and implement strong classroom management.
• Ensure licensing compliant environment and maintain a professional attitude.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Patience

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

CDA

12 semester hours + 960 hours experience

Job description

We are seeking positive, patient, and loving candidates who genuinely love spending time with children to join our fast paced, rewarding environment.

Rate of pay is competitive and based on level of education and experience in the field.

Looking for a 3 year old preschool lead teacher and a 2.5-3 year old Transition lead teacher.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and carry out an education program designed by Lil’ People’s Place.
• Responsible for the appearance of a welcoming classroom (ie. bulletin boards, care of equipment and materials, overall cleanliness, and organization).
• Mentor assistant teachers.
• Always supervise children in the classroom and on playground.
• Share in classroom cleaning duties.
• Have open, daily communication with parents.
• Lesson planning.
• Implementing strong classroom management.
• Maintaining an environment that meets all licensing regulations, to promote a loving and nurturing classroom.
• Having a positive and professional attitude.

Lead Teacher Requirements

• Looking for someone who is positive, caring, loving, and patient.
• Must work well with others.
• Able to lift children of varying ages and equipment of varying sizes.
• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, CDA or minimum 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education or child related field with 960 hours of experience.
• Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Certification.
• 16 hours of continued education.
• Fingerprint Background Check through CCBC.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits.
• Opportunity for Advancement.
• Professional Development and Continued Training Paid for by Lil’ People’s Place.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Referral Program.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Individual Retirement Account Program.
• Employee Childcare Discount.

Preschool, infant, toddler, pre-k, school age, child care, education, early childhood, lead, assistant, school, teacher.