Full Job Description We are currently looking for a full-time, Christ-centered Lead Teacher for our 4 year old Preschool classroom. Our Shepherd Lutheran Preschool & Childcare strives to provide the highest possible quality of care to our children and families. As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, problem solving and employing positive-redirection techniques. You will be a vital part of our team delivering a solid foundation for the future success of the children in our care, and play an integral part in their social, emotional and academic development. We value and appreciate the gifts and talents that our employees bring to their position. Our employees enjoy a Monday to Friday work schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Other benefits include:

8 paid Holidays Paid time off Paid bereavement days Free professional development training provided that goes toward state requirement hours Church-paid disability and life insurance Church contribution to employee's 403b retirement account We provide a monthly stipend to all of our Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers to ensure that they have the tools and support they need to deliver the appropriate age-based curriculum to the children in their care/classroom. Job Responsibilities The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans, including (pre-written) Jesus Time lessons. Preparing learning materials and classroom activities and maintaining classroom routines and schedules.

Other duties include:

Provide care, nurture, and assess children in developmentally appropriate positive interactions Lead and work with classroom staff Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment Communicate and build connections with families, staff, and the administrative team Interact professionally with families, staff, and the administrative team Maintain staff to student ratios at all times Complete minimum 16 clock hours per year Attend staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions Must be available to work 40 hours per week (8hr/day) Monday - Friday year round (minus holidays) Job Requirements This position is task-oriented and requires from the candidate a positive, Christ-centered, patient attitude when interacting with children, families and other staff. We are looking for candidates who feel comfortable working in a Christ-centered child care center and have a passion for working in early childhood education, are fun-loving and want to be involved in shaping young children's social, emotional and academic development. At least 19 years of age CDA, Associate, Bachelor Degree OR equal experience and education in Early Childhood Education or a Child Related Degree 1-2 years in a child care or preschool setting (Preferred, but not required) Physically able to care and interact with young children Be CPR and First Aid Certified (Preferred but not required) Submit and pass a background check Supervise and manage daily class functions of a group of children and classroom staff to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the children Attend staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions Meet and follow all Michigan State Licensing requirement for Child Care Centers, including completing the required 16 clock training hours per year Maintain overall professional appearance

Pay:

From $18.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Preschool:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person