Preschool Associate Teacher

HighQuality Preschool located in Sawyer is currently looking for two Associate Teachers serving classrooms with children ages 35.

About Us:
Our impact lasts a lifetime. TCHS employees promote social emotional and physical health in our community by providing highquality education health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien Cass and Van Buren counties.

Position Summary:
Assists teacher in instructing preschool children and organizing the classroom based on developmentally appropriate practices. Assists with implementing curriculum ongoing assessment observation and child outcomes systems consistent with program policies and the Head Start Performance Standards. Works as a partner with families in the health and education of their children. Responsible for classroom daily required cleaning and daily food preparation.

TCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Education Requirement:
Minimum:High SchoolDiploma/GED must be able to obtain CDA within two years of hire
Desired: CDA or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Related Experience:
Minimum:One year related experience preferred
Desired: Two years related experience

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holiday Time (5 weeks per year)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs and a dedicated wellness committee are available to provide resources to help enhance your life inside and outside of work.

Job Type:FullTime NonExemptProgram year (August May)

Rate of Pay:Base: $15.21 /hr CDA: $15.53 /hr AA: $17.39 /hr

PreEmployment Requirements:Physical TB Test Background Check and Drug Screen