Preschool Teacher (All Locations)
About Us
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties. Formerly known as Tri-County Head Start, the organization promotes social, emotional and physical health in the community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for families who need us most. Its mission is to build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Flowers Early Learning 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 its commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.
Position Summary
Preschool teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3‑5. They implement the High Scope curriculum and social‑emotional growth strategies (such as Conscious Discipline), conduct regular observations and assessments, and ensure classrooms meet Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements. Teachers build child‑focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies and collaborate with coworkers and volunteers to maintain health, safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Implement High Scope curriculum and social emotional growth strategies, like Conscious Discipline
- Perform regular observations and assessments
- Ensure the classroom meets all Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements
- Build child‑focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies
- Work as a team with coworkers and volunteers to ensure classrooms meet health, safety and quality standards
Qualifications
Minimum: AA, or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience. Desired: BA degree in Early Childhood Education required within 6 years of hire. Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Complete a physical examination
- Comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
- Pre‑employment drug screen with negative results 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, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Assistance in furthering education
- Paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness committee providing resources to enhance life outside of work