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Preschool Lead Teacher

23-24 School Year Employment Initiative

To welcome you to our agency, full-time new employees hired after January 1st, 2024, will receive a $500 Retention Incentive after staying on our team until the end of the 23-24 school year.

Must remain full-time status until the conclusion of the 23-24 school year. Not applicable to substitutes. Not to be paired with our 2023 sign on initiative.

COVID Vaccination Update

As of April 7th, 2023, we are no longer requiring our employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, nor are we requiring weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees.

Position Overview

Manage general classroom operations in accordance with federal performance standards, state licensing rules and agency expectations; ensure children’s safety at all times; coach classroom assistants and volunteers; prepare and deliver lessons and perform activities with the children; provide for the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child, in partnership with parents; provide appropriate information and resources for families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read the full ‘Teacher (Head Start)’ position description

Requirement

  • A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement or;
  •  Minimum of an Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) with a stated major in ECE (Early Childhood Education) or (CD) Child Development
  • Candidates hired with an Associate Degree meeting the above requirements must sign an agreement that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired, promoted or transferred into a half day classroom teacher position.
  • Must obtain CPR/First Aid within ninety days of hire.

Base Pay

  • $22.16 – $27.03

Hours & Location

  • Mon-Fri
    • Hours may vary, but should be similar to:
      Monday – Thursday [6:30am-3:30pm] and Friday [7:30am-11:30am] or
      Monday – Thursday [7:30am-4:30pm] and Friday [7:30am-11:30am]

Current Site Openings