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United Children and Family Head Start

Preschool Infant Toddler Teachers

Pay: $17.95–$24.29/hr
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 21 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$35,480 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Preschool Infant Toddler Teachers United Children and Family Head Start Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time $17.95 - $24.29 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Student supervision Individualized instructions Teaching experience with young children Child Development Associate Certification Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE
INFANT
AND TODDLER
Teacher Job Classification:
Location:
Assigned Center Reports to: Site Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
The Infant and Toddler Teacher is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the classroom including, planning, carrying out activities, and maintaining a classroom environment that is nurturing, consistent, supportive and developmentally appropriate; Individualizes learning experiences for children and fully engages parents in the program. Supervises children, classroom volunteers and other classroom teacher, makes home visits, and conducts parent-teacher conferences.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education requirement is a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Early Childhood Development with a focus on infant and toddler development and be willing to enroll in a degree program in Early Childhood Education or Child Development to be completed within two years of employment.
Experience:
One or more years of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers in developmentally appropriate environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.95 - $24.29 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person