Child Care Lead

Utica Community School District•Sterling Heights, MI

About The Position

Childcare Teachers for our tuition-based program are responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom in order to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the children. The teacher needs to be a team player, enthusiastic and nurturing with at least one year of experience as a lead teacher. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Must of one of the following education requirements:
Valid CDA
Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or closely related field
At least 19 years old
Must have 3 credit hours in Child Care administration
Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check
Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
Evidence of accurate record-keeping
Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
Ability to assess young children using program assessments and evaluation methods
Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
Discretion with confidential information
Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment through Creative Curriculum
Maintain a positive and appropriate educational program that meets the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the children within their care.
Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plans for the children in your care
Assure that all State of Michigan licensing rules are being followed in your classroom
Communicate on a daily basis with parents
Train and lead assistant teachers in your classroom
Provide children with a consistent classroom routine
Implement experiential learning activities to advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschoolers
Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond
Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying, or holding children up to 60 lbs
Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop
Work with children on the floor
Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
Perform light cleaning duties
Other duties as assigned