Young Preschool Lead Teacher

Mbami; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Midland Early Childhood Program in Midland, MI seeks a Lead Teacher to deliver high-quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. You will oversee Assistants, plan lessons, document progress, and foster strong relationships with families.

The role emphasizes adherence to licensing guidelines, ongoing professional development, and the cultivation of development across physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains in young children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• CDA (Early Childhood Education or Child Development).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• TB and Fingerprint clearance required.
• Experience working with children.
• CPR/First Aid as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Maintain daily routines and support child development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent daily routine and implement age-appropriate learning opportunities.
• Plan and oversee weekly lesson plans aligned with center curriculum.
• Supervise and manage Assistant Teachers, volunteers, and interns.
• Document progress and assessments for each child.
• Engage with families through written, verbal, and social media communications.
• Ensure licensing compliance and safety standards at all times.
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Oversee scheduling and time-off management for classroom staff.
• Complete 24+ hours of professional development per year.

Skills

Parent communication

Team supervision

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

CDA credential

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Childhood, the Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high quality care to children enrolled in the Early Childhood Program. This role is responsible for implementing a consistent daily routine, planning and overseeing the execution of age/developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and managing Assistant Teachers assigned to their classroom. The Lead Teacher must maintain high personal standards and adhere to, and carry out, the Purpose and Values of Greater Midland.Major Job Responsibilities• Maintain persistent assessment, tracking and documentation of activities, progress, milestones, Key Developmental Indicators through COR Advantage. Maintain 100% completion of documentation entered into COR for each child for each assessment period.• Engage with parents through written, verbal and social media platforms building healthy relationships with parents/guardians, staff and children.• Supervise Assistant Teachers, Volunteers, Co-ops/Interns and ensuring accountability to high quality standards.• Ensure every child’s daily basic needs are met, including but not limited to: engaging at child’s level, diapering/toileting, food prep/service, supporting personal hygiene practices and support physical, cognitive and social/emotional development.• Produce weekly comprehensive lesson plans compliant with center curriculum, consistently implement and oversee the implementation of appropriate conflict resolution steps and classroom licensing guidelines.• Conduct one or two parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family.• Maintain effective scheduling within the classroom including keeping scheduled times current in the scheduling app, managing both scheduled and unexpected time off.• Approval of staff time worked and PTO (when applicable).• Maintain compliance with State of Michigan Licensing at all times.• Complete 24+ hours of professional development per year.• CPR/First Aid as needed.• Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with Greater Midland Values.Qualification Requirements• Must be at least 19 years of age• Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required• CDA (Early Childhood Education or Child Development)• Bachelor’s Degree preferred• Experience working with children• TB and Fingerprint clearance requiredPhysical Requirements• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs• Bending, twisting and reaching required• Ability to get up and down from floor/sitting position as required• Ability to walk while pushing stroller/buggy for minimum of 45 minutes