Preschool Associate Teacher- Mattawan

Flowers Early Learning•Mattawan, MI

2d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Early Learning is hiring Preschool Associate Teachers to serve classrooms with children ages 3–5 at its preschool in Mattawan, Michigan. The organization’s mission is to build a future where children, families, and communities thrive. Formerly known as Tri-County Head Start, Flowers Early Learning provides high-quality education, health services, and other support to families in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Associate Teachers assist lead teachers with instruction, classroom management, cleaning, food preparation, and implementation of curriculum, ongoing assessments, and observations. They use developmentally appropriate practices consistent with agency policies, Michigan childcare licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, program-year position running August through May. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The rate of pay depends on education: $15.71 for a high school diploma or GED, $16.06 with a Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), $17.95 with an associate degree, and $19.24 with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Flowers Early Learning describes its workplace as committed to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. It 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of relevant experience.
Must complete an age-appropriate Child Development Associate credential, child development apprenticeship, or associate degree in early childhood education within two years of hire.
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation.
Must complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen with negative results for the substances listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Assist lead teachers with instruction and classroom management.
Assist with classroom cleaning and food preparation.
Implement curriculum for preschool-age children.
Conduct ongoing assessments and observations of preschool-age children.
Use developmentally appropriate practices consistent with agency policies, Michigan childcare licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.