Tuition Based Early Childhood Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.
• Speaks with each family at pick-up to touch base about the child's day.
• Utilizes Brightwheel to communicate with parents and keep records.
• Engages in activities with the class; saves computer and planning for naptime.
• Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Directs assistant teachers and caregivers to complete needed tasks.
• Works with children on potty training and assists with bodily care routines.
• Maintains an effective environment for learning and care through the use of age-appropriate activities.
• Encourages children to express themselves creatively and carefully observes children's interest for lesson planning.
• Notifies the Director of any developmental concerns regarding a child and follows protocol for referrals.
• Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.
• Becomes familiar with emergency procedures and carries out necessary drills.
• Objectively writes anecdotal notes and maintains a COR portfolio for each child.
• Fulfills all rules and regulations established with the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing of the Michigan Department of Human Services.
• Acts as a positive liaison for parents/guardians as they visit the school.
• Collaborates with parents and other staff to help the children control behavior by using a positive and consistent approach.
• Completes 16 hours of professional development each calendar year through the attendance of workshops, meetings and conferences.
• Affords assistance with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
• Required to lift (7 - 50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.

Job Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form and TB test on file.
• CPR and First Aid Training.
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Work with the Director, Assistant Teacher and Caregivers.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Must be at least 19 years old.

Working Conditions

• Program hours are 7:15-6:00pm Monday-Friday 40 hours.
• Staff will work an 8 hour day within that time frame.

Pay and Schedule

• Salary $18.42-20.81/hourly.
• Hourly rate based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity for quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid time off.
• Health benefits.
• Pension.

Application Procedure

Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services; MeierS@gpschools.org

Selection Procedure

The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.