Teacher FSA – Adams

MEMSPA; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw ISD is seeking a Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate to support child development and family engagement within Head Start. You will implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program, coordinate family services, and build partnerships with families and community resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching certification, with extensive knowledge of early childhood development and strong data management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Teaching Certification ZA/ZN/ZS required.
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; comfortable with data entry and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate to support child development and family outcomes per Head Start standards.
• Plan and implement a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate preschool learning environment.
• Coordinate family services, engage parents, and build partnerships with families and community resources.
• Maintain accurate data and may serve as program director for licensing purposes.

Skills

Early childhood development

FERPA/HIPAA

Data entry

Word/Excel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching Certification ZA/ZN/ZS

Tools

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Deadline: November 23, 2026
District/Organization: Saginaw ISD
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per ECEA CBA (New) Bachelor’s Degree $45,128 – $65,436 Teaching Certification ZA/ZN/ZS $47,949 – $79,115 220-day calendar

POSITION TITLE: Teacher FSA – Adams

SALARY: Per ECEA CBA (New) Bachelor’s Degree $45,128 – $65,436 Teaching Certification ZA/ZN/ZS $47,949 – $79,115 220-day calendar

GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
The Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate will work with Family Services and the entire team to support child development and positive outcomes for children and families through compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards. This individual will serve as the lead. This position plans and implements a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children that promotes developmental gains toward the attainment of kindergarten readiness skills as defined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. This position also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. Will support parent engagement and build partnerships with families and community resources. They will provide family intervention strategies, coordinate and/or facilitate program services, and monitor the family’s progress in achieving identified goals. The Lead Teacher/ Family Service Advocate will maintain accurate data. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. The position may serve as “program director” for child care licensing purposes.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, human behavior, customer service delivery, and health services available in the Saginaw area. Knowledge of computer data entry processes, filing, and record keeping. Must have knowledge of family-centered practices. Knowledge of local resources, customs, and language is helpful.

• Exercises professional judgment in evaluating before making decisions.
• Computer data entry functions.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and other legal requirements, i.e., FERPA and HIPAA.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have minimum automobile coverage required by the state ofemployment. To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must be insurable by the Saginaw ISD Head Start insurance carrier.
• To read, analyze, and interpret reports, regulations, and periodicals. Write reports, business correspondence, and manuals. Present information and respond to questions.
• To add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development.
• Extensive computer knowledge of Word and Excel. Also, the ability to access e-mail and knowledge of ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold and/or willingness to learn programs as needed.
• Knowledge of basic supervision.
• Ability to use Active Supervision strategies to keep children safe by: Setting up the environment to be able to see children around the room at all times, positioning yourself to see and hear all children in your care, counting and using Face to Name while transitioning in and out of the classroom, listening for potential danger, anticipating children’s behavior to predict what the child will do next, and engaging and redirecting to assist the children and help solve problems.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect reporting and child care licensing requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude in the field of early childhood education.
• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources, and the public.
• Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to engage in mutually respectful goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being.
• Respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
• Enhances the parent-child relationship and supports the parents’ role as the first and lifelong educators of their children.
• Acts as a member of a comprehensive services team so that family service activities are coordinated and integrated throughout the program.