Preschool Teacher

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

4 weeks paid time off

13-15 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Medical reimbursement

Short-term disability

Supplemental insurance options

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Professional development opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers in Ann Arbor is seeking dedicated Preschool Teachers for full- and part-time roles. The position offers a $1000 signing bonus for full-time staff and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and holidays.

Responsibilities include creating age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering a safe, nurturing classroom, assessing progress, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications

• CDA, associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patience, creativity and a genuine love for teaching young children.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Assess and monitor children's progress and provide feedback to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience and share best practices.
• Organize and participate in activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring all materials are safe and accessible.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Creativity

Education

CDA, associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers in Ann Arbor are now accepting applications for full and part-time Preschool Teachers!

• $1000 SIGNING BONUS offered during 1st year of employment for full-time (40 hours/week)
• Amazing benefits offered along with 4 weeks of paid time off and 13-15 paid holidays

Benefit options include student loan repayment program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, medical reimbursement, short-term disability, supplemental insurance options, employee assistance program, employee discount, and professional development opportunities along with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Regular work schedules are Monday through Friday: 7:45-4:45, 8:00-5:00, 8:15-5-15 or 11:00-5:15.

Company Goal:

To provide an inclusive work environment based on mutual respect, teamwork and open communication.

Preschool Teacher Purpose:

To cooperate in providing a warm and nurturing, high-quality early childhood environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full and part-time Preschool Teachers to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Assess and monitor children's progress and provide feedback to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience and share best practices.
• Organize and participate in activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring all materials are safe and accessible.

We welcome applicants who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young children and their families.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Requirements

• CDA, associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for teaching young children.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.