Preschool Lead Teacher

3 weeks ago

Kalamazoo, United States Hourtime Hourly Childcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Lead Teacher - Daycare

Company: Hour Time Hourly Childcare

Location: Portage, Mi 49024

Job Type: Full-time

 

About Us:

 Urgently Hiring for a Firm July 1st open date

Our goal is to build a teaching and learning community that cherishes childhood and understands how children learn through purposeful play. Our teaching team will provide a creative, joyful, and developmentally appropriate preschool environment where children can explore and learn through scaffolded hands-on activities. We are committed to fostering a love for learning in all developmental domains, ensuring each child thrives socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Job Summary: We seek a friendly and professional Lead Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will create and implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintain positive relationships with parents and colleagues, and ensure the classroom and school are a warm and engaging place. A team player with a cheerful and nurturing disposition, you will always be prepared to provide the best educational experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum:

    • implement play-based learning activities that promote growth in all developmental domains (social, emotional, physical, cognitive).

    • implement a safe, stimulating and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and exploration.

    • Assess and document children's progress and development, adapting activities to meet individual needs.

  • Classroom Management:

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing classroom.

    • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, adhering to all safety and health regulations.

    • Foster a positive, respectful, and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes self-regulation, friendships, and belonging. 

  • Parent and Colleague Relations:

    • Build strong, positive relationships with parents by regularly updating their child's progress and development and facilitating two parent-teacher conferences annually. 

    • Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff, contributing to a supportive and cohesive team environment.

    • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events.

  • Professionalism and Teamwork:

    • Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and preparedness for each workday.

    • Exhibit a cheerful and positive attitude, contributing to a happy and productive work environment.

    • Embrace and promote the school’s philosophy of cherishing childhood and valuing play as a vital part of learning.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

  • Previous  experience working with young children in a preschool/ Daycare setting.

  • Strong understanding of child development principles and play-based learning.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

  • Must pass a background check.

Benefits:

  • $15- 17/hr. Depending on education and years of experience

  • Hour Time offers a 3-day, 36 to 39hour position 
  • Normally, this will allow for a 4-day weekend, Every week.
  • Hour time offers a Simple retirement plan with a 3% match through Modern woodmen, an investment firm here in Kalamazoo
  • Additional health benefits available with Aflac

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  

Company Description

Hour Time Childcare will open July 1st 2024 Our goal is to build a teaching and learning community that cherishes childhood and understands how children learn through purposeful play. Our teaching team will provide a creative, joyful, and developmentally appropriate preschool environment where children can explore and learn through scaffolded hands-on activities. We are committed to fostering a love for learning in all developmental domains, ensuring each child thrives socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Company DescriptionHour time is a niche childcare center in the heart of Kalamazoo. We serve families by offering full time childcare, Same-day, On-Demand care open 6-days a week, and with our Nominal on-site Cafe for parents completing their educational pursuits.Company DescriptionHour time is a niche childcare center in the heart of Kalamazoo. We serve families by offering full time childcare, Same-day, On-Demand care open 6-days a week, and with our Nominal on-site Cafe for parents completing their educational pursuits.

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