Toddler Program Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Howell Public Schools is seeking Lead Teacher(s) for Infant/Toddler Transition to support the Little Highlander’s Learning Center. The role requires credentials in early childhood education or related fields and emphasizes a caring, patient, and flexible approach.

Employment reflects 10 or 12 month terms with a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Compensation is hourly and based on experience, with a strong focus on licensing compliance and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a child-related field; OR
• Montessori Credential with 480 hours of experience; OR
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; OR
• Valid Child Development Associate Credential with 480 hours of experience; OR
• High school diploma or GED with 12 semester hours with 960 hours of experience; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with 12 semester hours of 18 CEU’s with 1,920 hours of experience; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with 6 semester hours of 9 CEU’s with 3,840 hours of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while caring for children.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom program and child assessment.
• Supervise staff for a group of children and ensure overall care and supervision.
• Maintain daily communication with parents.
• Supervise children in classroom and playground.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

Language skills

Phone communication

Reading comprehension

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Montessori Credential with 480 hours

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential with 480 hours

High school diploma + 12 sem hours + 960 hours experience

High School Diploma + 12 sem hours + 18 CEU’s + 1,920 hours

High School Diploma + 6 sem hours + 9 CEU’s + 3,840 hours

Job description

Howell Public Schools is seeking Lead Teacher(s) for Infant/Toddler Transition to support the Little Highlander’s Learning Center. The role requires credentials in early childhood education or related fields and emphasizes a caring, patient, and flexible approach.

Employment reflects 10 or 12 month terms with a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Compensation is hourly and based on experience, with a strong focus on licensing compliance and parent communication.