Pre-K Teacher

Agape Love Childcare Center LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Agape Love Childcare Center LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a dedicated full-time childcare teacher to create and implement engaging lesson plans and activities for young children. This role emphasizes fostering a nurturing environment focused on child development through play-based learning.

The ideal candidate will exhibit patience, strong communication skills, and a passion for working with children. The role also involves collaborating with staff, maintaining classroom environments, and regular communication with parents.

Benefits include dental and health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child development necessary.
• Excellent communication abilities required.
• Patience and empathy essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement lesson plans for children.
• Foster children's development through play-based learning.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Child development theories and practices

Communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Engaging learning experiences

Flexibility in lesson adaptation

Organizational skills

Job description

Agape Love Child Care Center is a business in Detroit, MI. We are professional, supportive, fun and our goal is to help our staff reach their full potential by providing support, training and a caring atmosphere.

Our Work Environment

• Food provided
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Growth opportunities

Duties

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans (using the Highscope curriculum) and activities for children in the early childhood program.
• Implement patient and kind interactions with children in care.
• Follow licensing guidelines for discipline and child handling.
• Provide a safe, patient and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Provide a positive classroom environment using a calm welcoming tone, focusing more on children's strengths instead of negative behaviors.
• Complete and document (COR) child observation records, parent teacher conferences, and home visits (currently virtual).
• Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive and enriching educational experience for all children.
• Mentor other staff when directed and assist director in administrative duties when needed.
• Monitor and assess the progress of each child, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding their child's development and any concerns or milestones.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to create engaging and stimulating learning experiences that promote curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Flexibility to adapt lessons and activities based on the needs and interests of individual children.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage classroom materials, resources, and documentation.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties or skills required for the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the early childhood program.

If you are passionate about child welfare, physical education, daycare, tutoring, math, and have the necessary skills to create a positive learning environment for young children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person