Infant Toddler Teacher / Apprentice - Bangor
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers and Teacher Apprentices to serve children ages 0–3 at its preschool in Bangor, Michigan. The role provides nurturing care, supervision, support, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Teachers implement the HighScope curriculum, conduct ongoing assessments, collaborate with coworkers and volunteers, build child-focused partnerships with families and support staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal licensing and grant requirements. The position is full-time and year-round (12 months per year), with an expected schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary based on the daily schedule. Apprentices are hourly and non-exempt until achieving CDA status; Teachers are salaried and exempt. Pay rates depend on education: $15.96 per hour with a high school diploma/GED, $17.23 per hour with a CDA, $18.52 per hour with an associate degree, and $21.07 per hour with a bachelor’s degree or higher. The minimum education requirement is a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for infants and toddlers. Candidates without an associate degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and earn at least 18 credit hours of early childhood education courses within four years of continuous employment. All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation, complete a physical examination and fingerprinted criminal background check, and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flowers Early Learning’s mission is to build a future where children, families, and communities thrive. Formerly known as Tri-County Head Start, the organization provides education, health services, and other support to families in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Requirements
- Minimum: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for infants and toddlers.
- Candidates without an associate degree must complete the Child Development Apprenticeship upon hire and obtain at least 18 credit hours of early childhood education courses within four years of continuous employment.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
- Complete a physical examination and comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including negative results for amphetamines, cannabinoids (including marijuana/THC), cocaine, opiates, and PCP.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing care, supervision, support, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 0–3.
- Implement the HighScope curriculum.
- Conduct ongoing 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 education
- Paid time off
- Earned sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays and breaks
- Paid weather days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
