Preschool Teacher- New Buffalo
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is seeking a Preschool Teacher to serve children ages 3–5 in its New Buffalo, Michigan preschool. Teachers provide nurturing care, supervision, support, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They implement the HighScope curriculum and social-emotional growth strategies such as Conscious Discipline; conduct regular observations and assessments; and ensure classrooms meet Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements. In the Head Start program, teachers build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies and collaborate with coworkers and volunteers to maintain classroom health, safety, and quality standards. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position for the program year, August through May. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week; hours may vary based on the daily schedule. Pay is $18.52 per hour for an associate degree and $21.07 per hour for a bachelor’s degree or higher. Flowers Early Learning, formerly Tri-County Head Start, provides high-quality education, health services, and other support to families in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Its mission is to build a future where children, families, and communities thrive.
Requirements
- Minimum education: an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, with 1 to 2 years of related experience.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
- Complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen with negative results for the listed substances.
- Comply with the workplace prohibition on marijuana, including marijuana in one's system, even if legally prescribed.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is desired within 6 years of hire.
- Tuition assistance may be available to support further education.
Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing care, supervision, support, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 3–5.
- Implement the HighScope curriculum and social-emotional growth strategies, including Conscious Discipline.
- Conduct regular observations and assessments of children.
- Ensure the classroom meets Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements.
- Build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies.
- Work collaboratively with coworkers and volunteers to ensure classrooms meet health, safety, and quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Assistance in furthering education and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and paid vacation time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid holidays and breaks.
- Paid weather days.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness committee resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
