Do you love working with children?

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 Position Description 

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year olds, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Classroom Coach Assessment, and DHHS licensing guidelines. 

Position Responsibilities

-Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum.

-Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines

-Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support

-Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of children’s work.

-Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level Classroom Coach rating

-Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested -Assist in the orientation and training of associate teachers

-Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team

-Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making

-Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom

-Participate in home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children. Conducts 2 home visits per year for each child in class

-Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes

-Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child

-Assess needs of families and assists with follow up.

-Other tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications 

Either degree is accepted: 

-A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; or 

-A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. 

-Preschool experience, especially with the Creative Curriculum, is preferred 

-Strong written and verbal communication skills 

-Criminal background clearance and DHHS clearance

-Negative TB test 

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary – pay spread available ($36,000-$42,000)

-Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

-Simple Retirement Plan/401k 

-Paid Time Off (PTO) 

-Child care discount

Position Description

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled in accordance to the requirements of the GSRP grant. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

Position Responsibilities

-Assist Lead Teacher in implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum

-Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines

-Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support

-Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating

-Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested

-Work with individual and small groups of students

-Collaborate with the lead teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making

-Assist with monitoring behavior and support the educational process in the classroom

-Participate in home visits with lead teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children

-Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes

-Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child

Position Qualifications

Either degree is accepted:

-An associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent;

-A valid classroom CDA credential; or

-An existing 120 Hour approval.

-Preschool experience, especially with the Creative Curriculum, is preferred

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Criminal background clearance and DHHS clearance

-Negative TB test

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary – pay spread available ($22,059-$30,000)

-Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

-Simple Retirement Plan/401k

-Paid Time Off (PTO)

-Child care discount

Early Impressions Preschool & Childcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,059.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

 We are looking for experienced, dedicated and energetic Child Care Aides for multiple sites. Child Care Aides are responsible for the overall health and safety of the children in their care, engaging in activities with children, and providing support to the teaching team they are working with. Our management team prides itself on open communication and finding out what we can do to help our teachers be successful! Come work where your job really and truly MEANS something. Making a positive difference in the life of a child is the most amazing feeling! Come join our growing team!

Job Type: Split Shift; 6:30 AM- 8:30 AM AND/OR 

2:30/3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Pay: $14.00-$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education or other professional settings working with children of varying ages: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred, but will provide training)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

 We are looking for experienced, dedicated and energetic Child Care Aides for multiple sites. Child Care Aides are responsible for the overall health and safety of the children in their care, engaging in activities with children, and providing support to the teaching team they are working with. Our management team prides itself on open communication and finding out what we can do to help our teachers be successful! Come work where your job really and truly MEANS something. Making a positive difference in the life of a child is the most amazing feeling! Come join our growing team!

Job Type: Split Shift; 6:00 AM- 8:30 AM AND/OR 

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pay: $14.00-$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education or other professional settings working with children of varying ages: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred, but will provide training)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

  We are looking for experienced, dedicated and dynamic Lead Teachers for our  preschool program. Lead Teachers are responsible for the overall operations of the classroom, including, but not limited to, implementing curriculum, health and safety, primary care groups, and parent communication.  Our management team prides itself on open communication and finding out what we can do to help our teachers be successful! Think you might not be qualified? 

Early Impressions provides support for the CDA program (Child Development Associate's Degree) and you will be lead teacher qualified in a matter of a few short months!

Come work where your job really and truly MEANS something. Making a positive difference in the life of a child is the most amazing feeling. Come join our growing team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)