Do you love working with children?

 A Site Director / Preschool Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the site they are assigned to. They will assist staff in daily needs, monitor child enrollment, assist families with enrollment and other needs, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for all children, families and staff. This position has time split between teaching and site director responsibilities.

Full-Time Position
$18.00 - $22.00 / Hour 

Position Responsibilities 

• Ensure the health and safety guidelines set forth by the office Licensing and Regulatory Affairs are adhered to at all times
• Assist families with enrollment procedure and paperwork
• Provided tours of the center to interested families
• Develop, share and implement work schedule, making daily adjustments as needed
• Respond to parent, staff and community phone calls and emails
• Monitor Procare communications and photos daily
• Interview, hire and provide orientation for employees
• Assisting teaching staff in areas needed
• Review staff lesson plans and newsletters weekly
• Providing coaching and professional development to center staff
• Assisting in classrooms when short-staffed
• Developing and fostering relationships with families
• Providing parent training on topics of interest
• Facilitating staff meetings monthly
• Tracking and reporting hours worked by employees for payroll purposes
• Assisting teaching teams with planning and executing family and community events
• Attending community meetings as assigned
• Providing support to GSRP staff and ensuring GSRP implementation is to fidelity
• All other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor’s (preferred) or Associates degree (required) 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

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Simple Retirement Plan/401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Child care discount

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.

Full-Time Position
$28,000-$38,000 

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
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Simple Retirement Plan/401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Child care discount

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Positions available throughout Jackson County. 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 with the requirements of the GSRP grant. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher. 

Full Time Position

$22,059-$30,000

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 

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Simple Retirement Plan/401k 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Child care discount

Early Impressions Preschool & Childcare Centers is looking to add Preschool Substitute Teachers to our team! Preschool Substitute Teachers will be called upon when teaching staff absences occur. The Preschool Substitute Teacher will support Early Impressions as needed across Jackson County at our 7 locations. This unique position will allow the candidate to work with all age groups we provide care for. Our centers are open from 6:00AM - 6:00 PM, assignments could happen anytime between these hours. Due to the inconsistency and potential of short-notice of assignments, this position pays a premium wage depending on the set up of the position as agreed upon by the employer and the employee. This position may guarantee up to 36 hours per week, regardless of need for substitute teachers, position dependent.

Full-Time Position

$12.00-$16.00 / hour

Position Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff to complete daily activities.
• Provide support to children in the classrooms placed in for substitute duty.
• Consistently adhere to the State of Michigan Childcare Licensing rules.
• Complete timesheet and submit to the Substitute Coordinator.
• Be available for assignments at short notice.
• Travel to sites as needed for assignments.

Position Requirements:

• Child Care Background Check clearance
• Negative TB Test
• Reliable transportation

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• 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 Types: Part-time; Split-shift (6:00 AM-8:30 AM & 3:00 PM-6:00 PM)

Pay: $13.50-14.50 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)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)