Preschool Lead Teacher Jenkins ECLC

2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Position Preschool Lead Teacher School year for 3 and 4 year old half day classes

Posting Date: June 19 2026

External Closing Date: July 31 2026/Until filled

Hours:

Full-time school year 33 hours per week MWF 8:00- 3:45 TTh 8:00-12:00 & 3 hour planning

Compensation:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on education experience and qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors or 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
• Current first aid & infant child adult CPR certification

Duties:

• Greet each child and parent daily
• Participate actively with the children
• Demonstrate appropriate and reasonable behavior expectations
• Actively supervise outdoor play
• 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
• Complete professional development requirements of the position
• Implement HighScope curriculum in the classroom
• Completes developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans and monthly newsletters
• Complete COR assessment for each student 2 times per year
• 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

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.

NOTE: This position will be posted internal and external at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

Please note:

Position will be paid and hired through:

EduStaff

4120 Brockton Dr SE

Grand Rapids MI 49512

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