Lead Preschool Teacher | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Stepping Stones Learning Center; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Stepping Stones Learning Center is seeking a dependable, caring, energetic Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a passion for early childhood education and can create a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment where preschool children can learn and grow.

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for the overall operation of the preschool classroom, including planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences,

Qualifications

• Must meet Michigan Child Care Licensing requirements for a Lead Teacher.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Meet one of Michigan's approved Lead Teacher qualification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Providing learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, creative, and physical development.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Maintaining required child-to-staff ratio.
• Completing observations, documentation, developmental assessments, and other required classroom records.
• Establishing consistent classroom routines and expectations.
• Encouraging independence, problem-solving, communication, and positive peer relationships.
• Communicating professionally with parents and guardians regarding their child's day, development, accomplishments, and concerns.
• Following all health, sanitations, diapering/toilet, meals, rest-time, outdoor-play, and safety procedures.
• Following all Stepping Stones Learning Center policies and Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Lead Teacher qualification pathways

MiRegistry training requirements

CDA/credential or higher path

Job description

Stepping Stones Learning Center is seeking a dependable, caring, energetic Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a passion for early childhood education and can create a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment where preschool children can learn and grow.

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for the overall operation of the preschool classroom, including planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences,