Infant Toddler Teacher /Apprentice New Buffalo
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in New Buffalo, Michigan and is currently looking for Infant/Toddler Teachers, serving classrooms with children ages 0-3. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Requirements
- Minimum – Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) infant/toddler
- Valid driver’s license
- Own reliable transportation
- Complete a physical examination
- Complete a comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
- Pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP)
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education
- Candidates without an associate’s degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and obtain a minimum of eighteen credit hours of early childhood education courses, within four years of continuous employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing care, supervision, support and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0-3
- Implement High Scope curriculum
- Conduct on-going assessments
- Work with a team of coworkers and volunteers
- Build child-focused partnerships with families and support staff
- Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Assistance in furthering your education
- Paid time off
- Earned sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays and breaks
- Paid weather days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
