Preschool Support Teacher

St Francis Preschool in Ann Arbor is seeking to hire a loving Preschool teacher who would work in classrooms with children ages 3 or 5, as well as after care for preschool and school age children. Much of the year is spent in our outdoor classroom. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) position that runs from mid-August to mid-June. There is 9 weeks of PAID TIME OFF and excellent benefits including medical, dental and retirement.

Job Description:

• working collaboratively and professionally with co-workers and families in the preschool program
• provide meaningful, authentic interactions and activities with the children in his/her care
• as a member of the preschool team, contributes to lesson plans, assists in implementing activities that promote the social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth of children
• utilizes various tools to create anecdotal notes and observations of the children in the programs
• assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• monitor children by sight to ensure their safety
• engage positively with children, parents, family members and co-workers and is responsive to their needs.
• respects the diversity and values of each child, family and co-worker and their contributions to the community
• assists in creating a warm, developmentally appropriate and engaging classroom environment
• interacts with the children in a calm, emphatic manner that encourages self-esteem, personal growth and independence
• recognizes children as individuals with different needs
• participates in staff meetings and training experiences
• familiar with the State of Michigan licensing regulations as they pertain to classroom management and curriculum.
• assumes leadership role in the absence of the Child Care Director

Qualifications:

• must love children
• minimum of 1 year working with young children in a State of Michigan licensed program (required)
• must be 18 years or older
• must have a positive attitude about being outdoors in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time
• must have reliable transportation
• must be able to lift and hold at least 40lbs
• must be able to get up and down off of the floor and play actively with children

Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 per hour depending on education and experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement pension plan
• Flexible spending