School Age Teacher

Charlotte-Public-Schools; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Weymouth Child Development Center in Charlotte, MI is seeking a dedicated School Age Lead Teacher to oversee after-school and summer programming for children ages 5–12, creating a safe, engaging environment that supports learning through play and enrichment.

The role includes leading structured curricula, supervising staff, and maintaining strong communication with families while ensuring licensing, health, and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with school-age children in licensed settings.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage behavior with positive discipline.

Responsibilities

• Program leadership: develop and implement structured curriculum for school-age children.
• Classroom management: foster an inclusive, positive learning environment.
• Child supervision: ensure safety and adherence to licensing standards.
• Team coordination: support and lead assistant teachers and staff.
• Parent communication: provide updates on child progress and activities.
• Compliance & safety: maintain attendance, incident reports, and health/safety standards.
• Professional development: participate in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Behavior management

Education

CDA

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Weymouth Child Development Center is seeking a dedicated and energetic School Age Lead Teacher to oversee and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for school-aged children (typically ages 5–12) in our early childhood education center. The ideal candidate will foster a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that promotes children’s learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth during out-of-school hours, including before and after school, holidays, and summer programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Develop and implement a structured, creative curriculum that supports learning through play, project-based activities, and academic enrichment aligned with age-appropriate standards.
• Classroom Management: Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment where all children feel valued and supported.
• Child Supervision: Ensure constant supervision and safety of all children, indoors and outdoors, following all center policies and licensing regulations.
• Team Coordination: Lead and support assistant teachers and other staff members to ensure consistency, communication, and high-quality program delivery.
• Parent Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress, behavior, and program activities.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and documentation. Ensure the classroom environment meets health, safety, and licensing standards at all times.
• Professionalism: Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• CDA (Child Development Associates), Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with school-age children in a licensed childcare, camp, or educational setting.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices for school-age care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage behavior using positive discipline techniques.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must meet all local and state licensing requirements, including background checks and health clearances.

Work Schedule:

• This position includes before-school and after-school hours during the academic year, with full-day shifts during school holidays, in-service days, and summer programs.
• Flexibility is essential based on program needs.

Charlotte Public Schools complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of Charlotte Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.