Early Childhood Education Lead Teachers

Lead Teacher

Wee Discover Child Daycare and Enrichment Center, Waterford Twp MI

We have an opening to join our team of passionate educators, who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Teachers at our centers are passionate about creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

We are currently seeking experienced Infant and Preschool Teachers to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy.
• Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.
• Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development.
• Ensure your classroom is in compliance with childcare state licensing regulations.
• Provides daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoor and outdoor.
• Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director.

Skills/Qualifications

• Love of working with children!
• CDA or AA degree in ECE.
• Knowledge of early childhood education standards.
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for children.
• Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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