Preschool Teacher- New Buffalo

Flowers Early Learning•New Buffalo Township, MI

16d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in New Buffalo, Michigan, looking for a Preschool Teacher to serve classrooms with children ages 3-5. The organization, formerly known as Tri-County Head Start, has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024 and a Best Place to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, highlighting their dedication to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Their mission is to build a future where children, families, and communities thrive by providing high-quality education, health services, and more to families in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Preschool teachers are responsible for providing nurturing care, supervision, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3-5. This includes implementing the High Scope curriculum and social-emotional growth strategies like Conscious Discipline, conducting regular observations and assessments, and ensuring the classroom meets Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements. Teachers also build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies and collaborate with coworkers and volunteers to maintain health, safety, and quality standards in classrooms.

Requirements

AA, or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Own reliable transportation.
Complete a physical examination.
Complete a comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check.
Complete a pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP).

Nice To Haves

BA degree in Early Childhood Education is required within 6 years of hire.
Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request.

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing care, supervision, support, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3-5.
Implement High Scope curriculum and social emotional growth strategies, like Conscious Discipline.
Perform regular observations and assessments.
Ensure that the classroom meets all Head Start and Michigan childcare licensing requirements.
Build child-focused partnerships with families to promote consistent developmental strategies.
Work as a team with coworkers and volunteers to ensure that all classrooms meet health, safety and quality standards.