Pre-K Teacher | $10k Sign-On Bonus | Nurture & Grow

Flintschools; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

“Sylvania” is seeking a Pre‑K Teacher in Flint, MI to create an engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom and to nurture cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues and delivering high-quality instruction aligned with program standards.

The candidate will design lessons, communicate progress, supervise students, and ensure safety and nutrition compliance while supporting field trips and screenings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Ability to communicate with students effectively through speaking, reading, and writing as appropriate.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, Internet, Email, and online grading programs.
• Knowledge of common assessments and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers lesson plans that incorporate required Pre‑K activities and support whole child development.
• Communicates regularly with parents, guardians, and administrators to address academic or behavioral concerns and support student progress.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment at all times.
• Adapts curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of each student through individualized and small-group instruction.
• Participates in required training and applies new knowledge to classroom practices.
• Selects developmentally appropriate field trips and ensures proper supervision of all participants.
• Supervises students during classroom and non‑classroom activities throughout the school day.
• Provides direction and oversight to paraprofessionals and classroom volunteers.
• Follows all program requirements related to food service and nutrition.
• Conducts screenings, ongoing assessments, and accurately enters required data for each child.
• Holds conferences and uses multiple communication methods to share student progress and explain program expectations.
• Completes two educational home visits annually for each enrolled child.
• Conducts two on‑site conferences annually with each family.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to address health, behavioral, and learning concerns.
• Ensures daily practice of healthy habits, including oral hygiene routines.
• Encourages and supports parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Assessments & methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Childhood Development

Job description

“Sylvania” is seeking a Pre‑K Teacher in Flint, MI to create an engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom and to nurture cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and colleagues and delivering high-quality instruction aligned with program standards.

The candidate will design lessons, communicate progress, supervise students, and ensure safety and nutrition compliance while supporting field trips and screenings.