Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Lead Preschool Teacher
Job
Genesee Education Consultant Services, Inc.
Fenton, MI (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
46
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
Date:
6/1/2026Position:
Lead Preschool Teacher Location:
Ellen St. Campus World of WonderFenton Area Public Schools Hours:
Monday- Friday; schedules may vary; Part Time (25 hours or less)
- Full Time (30 hours or more)
Effective Date:
Until filled for the 2026/2027 school yearJob Summary:
The lead teacher is responsible for planning, supervision, and implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programming that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a ZA or ZS endorsement, or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education may be accepted if currently enrolled in and actively working towards a bachelor's degree.
- Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
- Take initiative to understand and work with a variety of children with diverse interests, abilities, and ages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
- Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
- All necessary forms must be in your office file before you begin (Criminal background check, DHS clearance, LARA eligibility, Consent & Disclosure Form, Screening Statement, Handbook Acknowledgement, all required training by licensing.
Experience:
Minimum of two years' experience working in an early childhood settingJob Duties:
- Plan individual and group activities
- Main confidentiality of each child and family
- Plans and coordinates with Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher, families, students, and volunteers
- Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, notes, phone calls, home visits/play dates, conferences, and face-to-face communication
- Assists in the orientation and training of staff and volunteers in the classroom
- Maintains a routine schedule for data collection for child assessment, including observation, note-taking, and demonstration of skills to measure child growth and development. Complete the child assessment requirements for the program in a timely manner, meeting set deadlines
- Analyze data and utilize data for planning instructions and reporting results to stakeholders
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.
- Flexibility to work in different classrooms as needed.
- Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.
- Actively interact positively with children, staff members, and parents, with dignity and respect at all times.
- Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
- Attend all staff meetings and professional development
- Stay updated on school communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.
- Complete all professional development requirements according to deadlines.
- Follow health and safety protocols to keep children from harm and supervised at all times
- Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.
Additional Information:
- This position follows the Fenton Area Public Schools calendar.