Preschool Building Sub Teacher

Kingsbury Country Day School•Oxford Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Preschool Building Sub Teacher provides students with a high-quality learning experience that supports their development as responsible citizens and community leaders while advancing the Academy’s mission, goals, and objectives. The role supports preschool instruction and classroom operations, following the Academy-approved curriculum and applicable early childhood standards and child care licensing rules. The teacher plans and delivers age-appropriate learning experiences, supports student development through assessment and family engagement, and collaborates with teaching teams, guardians, and Academy staff. The position also contributes to enrollment and retention, professional development, school operations, and the maintenance of a safe, orderly learning environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a child-related field; or a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA endorsement; or Early Childhood-General and ZS endorsements; or a Montessori Credential with 480 hours of experience; or a valid Child Development Associate credential with 480 hours of experience.
Meet applicable DLARA BCHS child care licensing staffing requirements, including TB testing, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen training, CPS Child Abuse/Neglect screening, and ICHAT/fingerprint screening and Child Care Background Check Clearance.
Ability to use technology as an instructional tool, to analyze academic achievement data, and to support effective communication.
Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
Excellent verbal and written expression, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.

Responsibilities

Accept responsibility for student achievement and guide learning toward curriculum goals and students’ personal learning plans.
Develop thoughtful, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that reflect student interests.
Implement the Preschool Program Quality Assessment practices, Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten, and BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
Maintain appropriate classroom ratios and follow and monitor licensing regulations.
Plan and organize instruction; select and adapt suitable materials and methods to students’ learning styles and abilities.
Follow the Academy-approved curriculum and procedures, using creative instructional approaches and adapting to unusual situations.
Motivate students and maintain high expectations while demonstrating sensitivity to different learning styles.
Use classroom, Academy, and community resources effectively to support learning.
Create a respectful classroom atmosphere that supports communication, independent thought, expression, and experiences in large and small groups.
Implement the Academy-approved screening assessment and ongoing developmental assessment, and explain and interpret information for parents.
Use home visits to introduce the program and staff, build collaboration for children’s learning, and gather or report assessment data.
Work with the teaching team to complete accurate, curriculum-aligned anecdotal notes within required timeframes.
Cooperate with guardians, build their confidence, and communicate respectfully with parents, guardians, and staff about students’ backgrounds and cultures.
Promote responsible citizenship and provide a firm, fair, consistent classroom environment that respects individual children.
Help students understand that the classroom teaching team is a cooperative unit.
Share responsibility for marketing the Program and Academy in the community.
Participate in developing policies and regulations affecting instruction and conditions for success.
Use technology for instruction, record keeping, communication, and administrative tasks; do not use school equipment for personal purposes during classroom hours when children are present.
Support professional and cooperative staff relations and participate in out-of-class activities important to Academy operations.
Act according to professional and ethical principles; maintain adequate attendance and punctuality; and continually improve teaching methods and interpersonal relationships.
Contribute productively to team meetings and PLC work while respecting others’ opinions.
Provide the Principal with copies of written parent communications, maintain an up-to-date parent communication phone log, and promptly notify the Principal when an issue requires more than routine parent communication.
Assume other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
Maintain an orderly learning environment and ensure the safe and appropriate use of instructional facilities and equipment.
Educate others about licensing regulations and support compliance with them.