Lead Preschool Teacher - New Location - Farmington Hills West

The Learning Experience #496•Farmington Hills, MI

24d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Farmington Hills West is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher. The role supports young children's learning, play, growth, and development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic skills in a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom. It is described as an entry-level opportunity to begin or grow a career in early childhood education. The teacher collaborates with the teaching team to implement the proprietary curriculum and hands-on learning activities, maintain a welcoming and developmentally appropriate classroom, follow health, safety, quality, and state licensing requirements, and communicate with families about children's daily experiences and progress. The position also supports classroom routines and daily care needs while providing attentive supervision.

Requirements

Genuine passion for working with and caring for young children.
Warm, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic demeanor.
Enjoys creating fun and engaging learning experiences.
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with coworkers and families.
Eagerness to learn and grow as an early childhood educator.
High school diploma or GED.
Meets all applicable state licensing requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

Early childhood education coursework.
Previous experience as a Lead or Assistant Preschool Teacher or in an early childhood setting.
Current Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid training.
Completed MiRegistry coursework.

Responsibilities

Partner with lead and fellow preschool teachers to implement the proprietary curriculum and engaging learning activities.
Create hands-on experiences that encourage children to learn, play, explore, and develop new skills.
Build positive relationships with children and support their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
Follow applicable health, safety, and quality standards and maintain compliance with state licensing requirements.
Collaborate with the teaching team to create a positive and supportive workplace.
Communicate with parents and families about children's daily experiences, accomplishments, milestones, and activities.
Use available communication tools, including mobile apps and personal conversations, to keep families connected to children's learning experiences.
Support classroom routines, transitions, meals, activities, and other daily care needs.
Provide attentive supervision and help ensure every child's safety and well-being.