InfantToddler Lead Teacher Jenkins ECLC

2026/2027SCHOOL YEAR

Position Preschool Lead Teachers

Posting Date: August 3 2026

Closing Date: September 1 2026/Until filled

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher creates a safe nurturing and engaging learning environment that supports the growth and development of young children. This position plans and implements developmentally appropriate instruction maintains compliance with licensing requirements builds positive relationships with children and families and collaborates with staff to provide a high-quality early childhood program.

Hours:

Full-time shiftbetween the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.

Compensation:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelorsor Associate Degree in Child Development or related field
• Adhere to policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Create a safe environment for each child and carry out proper procedures in the event of an emergency
• Relate well to children co-workers and parents
• Knowledge of childrens physical emotional and developmental patterns
• Create an atmosphere of appropriate guidance
• Meet the physical requirements of the position
• Experience in child care/classroom setting
• Follow all licensing rules and regulations
• Current/willing to complete first aid & infant child adult CPR certification

Duties:

• Greet each child and parent daily
• Participate actively with the children
• Complete daily sheets for parents
• Support and maintain a clean and organized environment both indoors and out
• Remain aware of all children even when dealing with an individual child or small group
• Demonstrate flexibility in the classroom
• Create a positive and proactive partnership with parents
• Follow and meet licensing regulations and guidelines
• Completeprofessional development requirements of the position
• Implement HighScope curriculum in the classroom
• Completes developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans and monthly newsletters
• Mentor assistant teachers for professional growth and development

Professionalism:

• Work cooperatively with all staff to maintain an exceptional program
• Present a professional demeanor and appearance

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skill

Please Note:

Position will be paid and hired through:

EduStaff

4120 Brockton Dr SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512

Method of application:

Internal Applicants: submit a letter of interest to Gina Benson at and Barb Leonard at .

External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex(including sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its educational programs and activities including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER