CO: Preschool Program Lead Caregiver, 8.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tuition Preschool Lead Caregiver provides instruction and supervision for the social emotional growth of children ages 3 years - 5 years. This position reports to the Licensed Child Care Director and the building principal. The Preschool Program Lead Caregiver is responsible for the duties described below.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age per MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Meets state licensing requirements for Early Childhood Center Program Administrator as defined by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations
Demonstrated experience in early childhood programs and/or previous childcare experience.
Must have current First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR training, or willingness to obtain at next available offering
Willing to complete up to 16.0 clock hours of professional development training per calendar year (January 1 through December 31), in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Transcripts documenting educational background must be uploaded with application prior to submission.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including sitting on the floor, bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, parents, colleagues, administrative staff and community members.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a child related field preferred - equivalent MiLEAP Child Care Licensing Program Administrator Credentials considered upon district discretion

Responsibilities

Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff members, administration, and community members through effective written communication as well as verbal and nonverbal interactions
Support and reinforce the goals of the preschool program including curriculum planning and assessments.
Assist Licensed Child Care Director in maintaining MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Participate in staff-development and professional development activities as offered (up to 16.0 clock hours per calendar year).
Meet periodically with parents to discuss progress of children.
Conduct parent teacher conferences.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe facility / playground at all times
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student and family records and information.
Attend building-level and district-level meetings as requested.
Participate in IEPs as requested.
Adhere to all TCAPS and MiLEAP Child Care Licensing guidelines and procedures.
Implement and enforce TCAPS District and building-level safety standards and behavior management techniques.
Administer children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and complete necessary State of Michigan and District-level documentation.
Other duties as assigned.