Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Onsite

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

University of Michigan—UM-Flint ECDC seeks a Lead Teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate classroom program. The role oversees child assessment, guides staff, ensures safety, and partners with families to deliver high-quality early education onsite at UM-Flint.

Responsibilities include organizing routines, completing assessments and documentation, coordinating staff, and upholding licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide active supervision and develop developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating learning experiences across age groups.
• Ability to engage families and communicate progress effectively.
• Proven classroom leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong documentation and regulatory reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences aligned with curriculum and standards.
• Organize daily routines, transitions, centers, meals, and outdoor activities.
• Maintain supervision and ensure staff-child ratio compliance.
• Complete observations, assessments, lesson plans, and reports.
• Provide guidance and coordinate work for associate staff and student workers.
• Partner with families to communicate child development and needs.
• Support inclusive practices and trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain safe, organized classrooms and report concerns promptly.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain credentials, MiRegistry, health and safety training, CPR/First Aid.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum implementation

Family engagement

Classroom-team leadership

Communication with families

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA credential

Associate's degree in ECE or related field

Job description

University of Michigan—UM-Flint ECDC seeks a Lead Teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate classroom program. The role oversees child assessment, guides staff, ensures safety, and partners with families to deliver high-quality early education onsite at UM-Flint.

Responsibilities include organizing routines, completing assessments and documentation, coordinating staff, and upholding licensing standards.