Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description: LEAD TEACHER/CAREGIVER

Program: Preschool

Reports to: PCCC Director

Essential duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and provide a Christian-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that encourage learning and the spiritual, social and emotional growth of young children.
• Teach and encourage young children with patience and creativity, promoting their self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Always maintain classroom staffing ratio requirements.
• Maintain daily and open communications with parents encouraging family engagement in the program.
• Assure the safety and well-being of all children in your care. This includes reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment or supplies to the Center’s Director and removing broken toys from the classroom.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise appropriate field trips with the approval of the Center’s Director.
• Work within and promote a cooperative and collaborative team approach with all staff members, including the Center’s director, volunteers, and parents.
• Collaborate with the Infant & Toddler Lead Caregiver/Teacher on special and/or activities days.
• Collaborate and share resources and toys with the Infant & Toddler room staff.
• Knowledge of using and implementing a curriculum within developmentally appropriate diameters for the whole class and children as individuals.
• Prepare and provide monthly curriculum and activities lesson plan to the Center’s Director and parents.
• Collaborate, discuss, and share ideas, plans, and suggestions with both the Center’s Director and the Infant & Toddler Lead Caregiver/Teacher so that both programs complement each other to create a cohesive Center.
• Perform proper assessments for each child enrolled in the Preschool program.
• Work with parents and/or guardians to ensure that each child is appropriately prepared for Kindergarten.
• Provide written or typed documentation promptly to the Center’s Director of a child’s extreme or unusual behavior issues.
• Train, support and supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom.
• Promptly notify the Center Director of an ill or injured child.
• Promptly report any suspected evidence of child abuse or neglect to the Central Registry and the Center’s Director.
• Maintain licensing requirements set forth by the State of Michigan Licensing Regulatory Affairs for Child Care Centers.
• Accurately maintain and complete any required documentation, time sheets, reports, and/or record keeping, and submit to the Center’s Director within deadlines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities approved by the Center’s Director.
• Maintain all aspects of confidentiality as it pertains to student, families, coworkers, and other protected information.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, not in conflict with PCCC Board policies or Federal or State law, as assigned by the Center’s Director.

Education, Experience and/or Other Qualifications:

• Must meet the education, coursework and Hours of Experience as set forth in. R 400.8122 of the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Must successfully complete annual training in CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Must successfully complete any other required training or certifications.
• Must complete and successfully pass required background checks.
• Must be able to interact with children at their own physical level by bending, squatting, kneeling and/0r sitting on the floor or on small chairs.

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Contact Terri Banaszak, Program Administrator by email: terrib@clareumc.org. Please send an up-to-date resume to be considered. This position is for the 2026-27 school year and will begin in August.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What makes you the best candidate for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person