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Flowers Early Learning

<div>Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Watervliet, Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Teachers, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5. 
Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. 
Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. 
About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. 
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, &amp; life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education. 
Other benefits include paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, Tuition Assistance, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work. 

Position Summary: A center-based teacher implements curriculum, on-going observation, assessment, and child outcomes systems, consistent with program policies and the Head Start Performance Standards. They work as a partner with families in the health, attendance, and education of their children. Supervises and provides direction/guidance to Associate Teachers and Classroom Support Staff. 
Job Type: Full Time, Program Year (August-May), Exempt, Salaried 
Expected Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8a-4:30p, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule. 
Rate of Pay:AA: $ 18.40 /hr. BA or Higher: $ 20.94 /hr. 
Education Requirement: Minimum - AA, or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience. Desired - BA degree in Early Childhood Education is required within 6 years of hire. The Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request. 
Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed. 
Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.</div>

Preschool Teacher

<div>Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Paw Paw, Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Associate Teacher, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5. 
Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. 
Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. 
About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. 
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, &amp; life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education. 
Other benefits include paid time off, earned sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work. 
Position Summary: Associate Teachers assist lead teachers with instruction, classroom management, cleaning, food preparation, and implement curriculum, on-going assessments, and observations for preschool-age children utilizing developmentally appropriate practices consistent with agency policies, Michigan childcare licensing, and the Head Start Program Performance Standards. 
Job Type: Full-time, Program Year (August-May), Hourly, Non- Exempt 
Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:00p 
Rate of Pay: HS Diploma/GED: $15.61 Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA): $15.93 AA $17.84 Bachelors or Higher: $19.12 
Education Requirement: Minimum &ndash; High school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant experience. Must complete age-appropriate Child Development Associate credential, child development apprenticeship or associate&rsquo;s degree in early childhood education within two years of hire. 


Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed. 
Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law</div>

Preschool Associate Teacher

<div>Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Paw Paw, Michigan and is currently looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher also known as a Classroom Program Director, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5. 

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. 

Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. 
About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. 
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, &amp; life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education. 
Other benefits include paid time off, earned sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work. 
Position Summary: The Classroom Program Director manages the operations of the Head Start Classroom and assures the daily compliance of the entire center. Directly monitors classroom staff, including an annual evaluation of the Teacher and Teacher Assistants. Ensures that the classroom is successful and is in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers. Works with the administrative team developing, implementing and evaluating center polices and program. Classroom Program Director implements curriculum, on-going observation, assessment and child outcomes systems, consistent with program policies and the Head Start Performance Standards. They work as a partner with families in the health, attendance and education of their children. 
Job Type: Full Time, Program Year (August-May), Salaried, Exempt 
Expected Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00a-4:30p, 40 hours per week and as otherwise necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations of this exempt position. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule. 
Rate of Pay: AA: 22.62 /hr. BA: $25.64 /hr. Masters or Higher: $28.67 /hr. 
Education Requirement: Minimum: must be 18 years or older with an AA or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 to 2 years of related experience. Mandatory: must have the Admin for Early Childhood Education college course and two years supervisory experience. 
Desired - BA degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education is required within 6 years of hire. The Tuition Assistance Program may be available upon request. 
Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed. 
Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.</div>

Classroom Program Director (Lead Preschool Teacher)

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Classroom Program Director (Lead Preschool Teacher)