Preschool Lead Teacher

Head Start for Kent County; Sites (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As a Head Start Teacher, you will manage classroom activities, ensuring a safe and enriching environment for children. You'll have the opportunity to coach assistants, engage with families, and deliver impactful lessons that cater to the diverse needs of young learners. This role offers a supportive atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on professional development and employee well-being. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible schedules, and generous time-off policies. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• CPR/First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom operations and ensure children's safety.
• Prepare and deliver lessons tailored to children's needs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Safety

Coaching

CPR/First Aid

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position Overview

Manage general classroom operations in accordance with federal performance standards, state licensing rules and agency expectations; ensure children’s safety at all times; coach classroom assistants and volunteers; prepare and deliver lessons and perform activities with the children; provide for the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child, in partnership with parents; provide appropriate information and resources for families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read the full ‘Teacher (Head Start)’ position description

Requirements

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement or;
• Minimum of an Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) with a stated major in ECE (Early Childhood Education) or (CD) Child Development.
• Candidates hired with an Associate Degree meeting the above requirements must sign an agreement that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired, promoted or transferred into a half day classroom teacher position.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid within ninety days of hire.

Base Pay

• $22.16 – $27.03

Hours & Location

• Mon-Fri
  • Hours may vary, but should be similar to:
    Monday – Thursday [6:30am-3:30pm] and Friday [7:30am-11:30am] or
    Monday – Thursday [7:30am-4:30pm] and Friday [7:30am-11:30am]

Site Locations

• Alger
• Henry
• Leonard
• Plainfield
• Rogers Lane
• South Godwin
• Sylvan
• Wyoming

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

Perks

At Head Start for Kent County, we strive to care for our employees and their families as much as our employees care for the children and families in our community. We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment–several benefits are at little-to-no-cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Wear jeans on Mondays, work half-days on Fridays, and take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programs, which provide corporate discounts and wellness programs for physical and mental health (including free counseling sessions). We offer retention and attendance incentives (some of which are monetary), professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement including paid-in-full CDAs and assistance with Associates degrees and above.