Infant Toddler Teacher / Apprentice - Bangor

About the role

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Responsibilities

Infant-toddler Teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0-3, implements High Scope curriculum, conducts on-going assessments, works with a team of coworkers and volunteers, builds child-focused partnerships with families and support staff and ensures compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) infant/toddler. Preferred – Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education. Candidates without an associate’s degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and obtain a minimum of eighteen credit hours of early childhood education courses, within four years of continuous employment.
• Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Assistance in furthering your education
• Paid time off
• Earned sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays and breaks
• Paid weather days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness committee providing resources that enhance your life outside of work

Pay

Rate of Pay: HS Diploma/GED: $15.96/hr; Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA): $17.23/hr; AA: $18.52/hr; Bachelors or Higher: $21.07/hr. Compensation range: $15.96–$21.07 per hour (DOE).

Schedule

Expected Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week (hours may vary due to daily schedule). Job Type: Apprenticeship – Full‑Time, Year Round (12 months/year