Early Childhood Program Teacher

Livonia Public Schools • Livonia, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a passionate and student-centered Early Childhood Teacher committed to building strong relationships and creating meaningful learning experiences within a supportive school community. The ideal candidate fosters a positive, respectful classroom culture where every student feels known, valued, and challenged to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the area of special education and early childhood
• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ZS, with additional certifications in SC, SE, or SV preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to high levels of learning for all students
• Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress and provide intervention/enrichment
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners

Nice To Haves

• additional certifications in SC, SE, or SV

Responsibilities

• Champion the District's mission, vision, and collective commitments by placing students and their learning at the center of all decisions
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in pre-literacy, mathematics, communication, social-emotional learning
• Implement consistent instructional practices, using data to inform instruction and adjust to meet the needs of all learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment where students feel respected, supported, and motivated to learn
• Build strong relationships with students and establish clear expectations that support a respectful and productive learning environment
• Actively participates in and contributes to professional learning teams (PLT) as part of the school improvement process at the district and school level
• Differentiate instruction through whole group, small group, and individualized supports to meet the diverse needs of all learners
• Monitor student learning through ongoing assessment, maintain accurate records, and communicate student progress to families in a timely and meaningful way
• Actively engage families as partners through consistent, clear, and collaborative communication
• Integrate district and building goals into classroom practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Use district technology and instructional tools to support teaching, learning, and communication
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing learning, reflection, and participation in district and self-selected professional development, including keeping teacher certification current
• Supervise students and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the school day and during assigned duties
• Administer individualized assessments in accordance with established guidelines
• Has a working knowledge of current special education teaching methods
• Develops and provides functional communication systems and assistive technology expertise for students
• Demonstrates ability in the development of behavior plans.
• Follow all District policies, procedures, and expectations, including Board of Education policy and administrative procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administrator

Benefits

• Traditional pension
• Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
• Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% contributed
• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
• Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
• Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage for employees working 20 hours or more per week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Earned vacation days
• Earned sick days
• Earned bereavement days
• Longevity pay
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days
• Children of employees working 20+ hours are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level