Contact Person: Wanda Bancroft

Job Location:
Educational Child Care Center
1715 W Malcom X, Lansing, MI 48915

Job Description:

EC3 Teachers plan, implement, and evaluate EC3’s child development program for the children in their care. Teachers are responsible to ensure positive, high-quality care and supervision of children at all times. In addition, Teachers are responsible for ensuring that all space, equipment, supervision, and child care rules and routines in their classroom are maintained and conducted in compliance with the Michigan Department of Human Services Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.

Major job functions include lesson planning, supervising classroom support staff and volunteers, communicating with parents, and collaborating with coworkers through staff meetings and other activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 19 years of age.
Have a CDA or college degree (Associates or higher) in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field.
Pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, and receive clearance for working with young children.
Have three to five years of lead-teaching experience in a full-day, center-based program.
Be physically able to sit on the floor and stand up, go up and down stairs, and move around quickly as needed.
Be physically able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds to chest height.
Be physically able to climb and function within and around playground equipment (indoors and outdoors).
Have a warm, supportive attitude toward children and families of all cultures.
Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the program, and be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
Be committed to lifelong learning.
Be vaccinated against Covid-19 as it is a job requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,280.00 – $39,520.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
child care teaching: 1 year (Required)
formal child care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification: CPR and first aid certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Closing Date for Job:  10/30/2024