Child Care Lead

Utica Community School District

Job Location:

Sterling Heights, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:Child Care (Full Day) Lead

Location:Various

Reports To:Childcare Coordinator

ChildcareTeachers for our tuition-based program are responsible for the planning supervision and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom in order to meet the social emotional intellectual and physical needs of the children. The teacher needs to be a team player enthusiastic and nurturing with at least one year of experience as a lead teacher. Hours will be Monday-Friday40 hours per week.

Qualifications:

Must of one of the following education requirements:

Valid CDA
Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or closely related field

At least 19 years old
Must have 3 credit hours in Child Care administration
Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check
Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
Evidence of strong teamwork interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Evidence of accurate record-keeping
Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
Ability to assess young children using program assessments and evaluation methods
Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
Discretion with confidential information
Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning implementation and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment through Creative Curriculum
Maintain a positive and appropriate educational program that meets the social emotional physical
and intellectual needs of the children within their care.
Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plans for the children in your care
Assure that all State of Michigan licensing rules are being followed in your classroom
Communicate on a daily basis with parents
Train and lead assistant teachers in your classroom
Provide children with a consistent classroom routine
Implement experiential learning activities to advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschoolers
Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten
and beyond
Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting carrying or holding children up to 60 lbs
Repetitively bend stretch and stoop
Work with children on the floor
Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
Perform light cleaning duties
Other duties as assigned

Starting pay is based on education and experience.

Applicants must apply online at Please scan and upload your cover letter resume transcripts credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race colorreligion national origin or ancestry age sex marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at
11303 Greendale Sterling Heights MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position:Child Care (Full Day) LeadLocation:VariousReports To:Childcare CoordinatorChildcareTeachers for our tuition-based program are responsible for the planning supervision and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom in order to meet the social emotional intellec...