CHILD CARE LEAD
$35,360–$5,195,840 year
On-siteSterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment through Creative Curriculum while maintaining a positive educational environment that meets the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of children. Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, train assistant teachers, and provide consistent routines with experiential learning activities to advance preschoolers' competence. Assure compliance with State of Michigan licensing rules, communicate daily with parents, and provide positive guidance supporting readiness for kindergarten. Fully maintain sight and sound supervision, perform light cleaning duties, and handle lifting children up to 60 lbs. Work Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Valid CDA
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or closely related field
- At least 19 years old
- 3 credit hours in Child Care administration
- Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check
- Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
- Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
- Evidence of accurate record-keeping
- Ability to assess young children using program assessments and evaluation methods
- Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
- Discretion with confidential information
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines
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