Preschool Teacher (Level 2)

Nemcsa • Cass City, MI

2d

About The Position

As a Preschool Teacher, you will help create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and build the skills they need for kindergarten success. The role supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development; contributes to a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment; and helps with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations. You will partner with families through communication, conferences, and home visits, promote children's health, safety, and overall well-being, and collaborate with teachers and staff to support school readiness goals. You will also participate in ongoing training and professional development.

The chosen applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment and must possess an acceptable form of identification before the fingerprinting appointment. Failure to submit fingerprints will result in ineligibility for hire within the program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. NEMCSA participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a valid Michigan teaching certificate and a ZA endorsement; or a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood – General and Special Education with a ZS endorsement; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education (major) with specialization in preschool teaching.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide acceptable identification for the fingerprinting appointment.
• Passion for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in Head Start or another Early Childhood Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations.
• Partner with families through communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Promote children's health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support school readiness goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexibility whenever possible to support work-life balance.
• 10+ paid holidays each year.
• Generous vacation time.
• Sick leave benefits.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level