Teacher - NMCAA Preschool - Chums Plaza

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community action agency in Michigan seeks a qualified individual to promote school readiness and enhance child development through educational and family support services. The ideal candidate will manage center operations, supervise staff, and engage with families to foster a holistic support environment for children.

Qualifications

• Have at least an associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA or ZS endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general management of the center.
• Oversee staff and ensure appropriate care and supervision of children.
• Administer day-to-day operations and address parent, child, and staff issues.
• Lead family engagement activities.

Skills

Child development

Leadership

Family engagement

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with ZA or ZS endorsement

Job description

Do you like summers off? How about mostly working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by teaching

and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development

of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services

to enrolled children and families.

Purpose

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives

• Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, 5 Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.
• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.
• Ensure facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.
• Responsible for the general management of the center.
• Oversee staff and ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program and center policies.
• Administer day-to-day operations, including being available to address parent, child, and staff issues.
• Oversee child assessment and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program.
• Provide remote services when necessary, to support children and families in a home environment.
• Lead and/or team with the Family Engagement Specialist to facilitate family engagement activities.
• Monitor staff and conduct employee performance reviews for each staff member.
• Consider opportunities to participate in setting program goals and committing to making progress on an ongoing basis.

Essential Functions

Eligibility Recruitment Selection Enrollment & Attendance

Education and Child Development

Health

Family and Community Engagement

Services for Children with Disabilities

Personal and Professional

Record Keeping

Education

• Have at least an associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA or ZS endorsement or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with specialization in preschool teaching.

Additional Qualifications Required

• Two semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in childcare administration or an administrative credential approved by Licensing.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a comprehensive background check.
• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and federal health requirements (medical clearance, mental wellness, and TB examination).
• Be suitable to meet the needs of children.

Obtain the Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire, dependent upon site location.