_*Do you have a passion for teaching young children? Are you fun, energetic, and not afraid to get dirty? Then we have the perfect classroom for you!*_
We are looking for an experienced, kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teacher to join a classroom in a co-teaching setting.
If you have a passion for early childhood education, then we have a great opportunity for you.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including generous paid time off, paid training, medical-dental-vision insurance, regular professional development opportunities, and much more--including discounted child care for your own children!
Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume, a cover letter describing your suitability and desire for the position, and three professional references _with email addresses_.
*Job Summary*
EC3 Teachers plan, implement, and evaluate EC3’s child development program for the children in their care.
Teachers are responsible to ensure positive, high-quality care and supervision of children at all times.
In addition, Teachers are responsible for ensuring that all space, equipment, supervision, and child care rules and routines in their classroom are maintained and conducted in compliance with the Michigan Department of Human Services Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
Major job functions include lesson planning, supervising classroom support staff and volunteers, communicating with parents, and collaborating with coworkers through staff meetings and other activities.
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
* Be at least 19 years of age.
* Have a CDA or college degree (Associates or higher) in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field.
* Pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, and receive clearance for working with young children.
* Have three to five years of lead-teaching experience in a full-day, center-based program.
* Be physically able to sit on the floor and stand up, go up and down stairs, and move around quickly as needed.
Be physically able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds to chest height.
Be physically able to climb and function within and around playground equipment (indoors and outdoors).
* Have a warm, supportive attitude toward children and families of all cultures.
Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the program, and be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
* Be committed to lifelong learning.
* Be vaccinated against Covid-19 as it is a job requirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,280.
00 - $39,520.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
* child care teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
* formal child care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR and first aid certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person