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Crawford AuSable Daycare and Preschool Center
Grayling, MI
Part-time | Full-time
$13.50-$15.00 per hour starting DOE

Job Summary: The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children aged 3 months to 12 years across Crawford AuSable Daycare and Preschool Center’s programs, which include Infant/Toddler (3 months – 3 years), Younger Preschool (3-4 years), Older Preschool (4-5 years), and Latch Key (K-3 grade). This role involves independently implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, promoting positive child development in accordance with State of Michigan Licensing Regulations and center standards, and providing guidance to assistant teachers. The Lead Teacher reports directly to the Program Lead and ultimately to the Center Director.

Responsibilities:

• Child Supervision & Care:
• Ensures exceptional daily care for every child, upholding the highest standards of safety and education as per Michigan Licensing Regulations and center policies.
• Maintain a safe and effective environment for academic and enrichment activities.
• Engage in play in the classroom, on the playground, and on outings.
• Monitor children’s progress and behavior, providing feedback to the Director as needed.
• Assist children with self-help skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting/diapering.
• Support the development of children’s first languages while simultaneously promoting proficiency in English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, spend a lot of time playing on the floor, and keep up with active toddlers.
• Curriculum & Instruction:
• Independently carry out daily lesson plans and lead both small and large group activities across all age groups.
• Effectively implement curriculum and program activities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, with a focus on creating enriching and developmentally appropriate experiences for each age group.
• Must enjoy interacting with children and helping them learn through play.
• Classroom Management & Environment:
• Effectively manage classroom activity and promote responsible student behavior and decision-making.
• Ensure children’s safety through ongoing cleaning of the classroom and materials.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals.
• Clean up after snacks, meals, and the center daily, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with parents, teachers, and the Director.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Provide appropriate positive direction to any and all assistant teachers.
• Must be a team player.
• Fosters a collaborative spirit and ability to work synergistically with a diverse team of educators, treating each other with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
• Administrative & Professional Development:
• Fulfills all administrative requirements, including tracking daily student attendance, logging meals & snacks provided, and reporting to the Director.
• Comply with all State of Michigan Licensing Regulations & Safety Standards.
• Comply with all of Crawford AuSable Day Care & Preschool’s policies & procedures.
• Completes 16 clock hours of professional development training on a yearly basis, including provided and paid for First Aid and CPR , and potentially Blood-Bourne Pathogens, Shaken Baby, Safe Sleep, Child Development, Teaching and Observing, Special Needs, Interactions and Guidance, and Assessments. The center may also pay for additional CEUs with prior authorization.
• Be prompt and ready to work on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• CPR Certification and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Blood Borne Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current TB Test (or willingness to obtain).
• Infant care experience preferred.
• Required: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate’s Degree in Child Development or a related field, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Significant opportunities for increased earnings based on educational attainment: Lead Teachers with a CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field receive a significantly higher starting wage, with Bachelor’s degrees earning the highest. Staff are strongly encouraged to continue their education, and raises will be given upon completion of these credentials.
• Must be able to pass a Comprehensive Background Check and be Fingerprinted.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Positive Behavior Guidance: Ability to implement effective techniques to promote responsible student behavior and decision-making across all age groups.
• Curriculum Implementation: Proficient in effectively implementing age-appropriate curriculum and program activities.
• Classroom Management: Skilled in effectively managing classroom activity to maintain a safe, engaging, and orderly learning environment.
• Child Engagement & Play Facilitation: Ability to actively engage with children in play, fostering their learning and development.
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent communication skills to maintain consistent and effective interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing program needs and diverse age groups, especially given the balanced calendar.
• Observation & Assessment: Capacity to observe children’s development and behavior to inform care and learning strategies.
• Safety & Cleanliness Standards: Diligent in ensuring children’s safety through adherence to State of Michigan Licensing Regulations & Safety Standards and ongoing cleaning of the classroom and materials.
• Dependability & Punctuality: Consistently prompt and ready to work on a daily basis , understanding the importance of maintaining staff-to-child ratios.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers and parents as part of a cohesive team.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Part-time positions available.
• Schedule may include 10-hour shifts , 4-hour shifts , afternoon shifts , and day shifts. While shifts may vary, employees are generally scheduled based on the needs of the center and state-mandated staff-to-child ratios.
• Monday to Friday.
• No weekends.
• Work Location: In person.

Compensation:

• Starting pay from $13.50 per hour (CDA/Associate’s) or $15.00 per hour (Bachelor’s).
• Paid Sick Leave
• CEU reimbursement program
• Bonus Opportunities: Up to 3% of the annual salary for employees employed for the entire year

Crawford AuSable Daycare and Preschool Center
Grayling, MI
Part-time | Full-time
$12.75 – $13.50 per hour starting DOE

Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the provision of high-quality care and education to children aged 3 months to 12 years across Crawford AuSable Daycare and Preschool Center’s programs, which include Infant/Toddler (3 months – 3 years), Younger Preschool (3-4 years), Older Preschool (4-5 years), and Latch Key (K-3 grade). This role involves assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, and promoting positive child development under the guidance of a Lead Teacher, in accordance with State of Michigan Licensing Regulations and center standards. The Assistant Teacher reports directly to the Program Lead and ultimately to the Center Director.

Responsibilities:

• Child Supervision & Care:
• Assists in ensuring the daily care of every child, upholding the highest standards of safety and education as per Michigan Licensing Regulations and center policies.
• Maintain a safe and effective environment for academic and enrichment activities.
• Engage in play in the classroom, on the playground, and on outings.
• Monitor children’s progress and behavior, providing feedback to the Lead Teacher or Director as needed.
• Assist children with self-help skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting/diapering.
• Support the development of children’s first languages while simultaneously promoting proficiency in English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, spend a lot of time playing on the floor, and keep up with active toddlers.
• Curriculum & Instruction:
• Assists Lead Teacher in carrying out daily lesson plans and leading both small and large group activities across all age groups.
• Supports the effective implementation of curriculum and program activities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Assists in designing and implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, with a focus on creating enriching and developmentally appropriate experiences for each age group.
• Must enjoy interacting with children and helping them learn through play.
• Classroom Management & Environment:
• Supports the Lead Teacher in effectively managing classroom activity and promoting responsible student behavior and decision-making.
• Ensure children’s safety through ongoing cleaning of the classroom and materials.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals.
• Clean up after snacks, meals, and the center daily, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with parents, teachers, and the Director.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Must be a team player.
• Fosters a collaborative spirit and ability to work synergistically with a diverse team of educators, treating each other with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
• Administrative & Professional Development:
• Diligently manages administrative tasks as directed, including accurate daily student attendance and meal/snack logs, and maintains timely communication with the Director.
• Comply with all State of Michigan Licensing Regulations & Safety Standards.
• Comply with all of Crawford AuSable Day Care & Preschool’s policies & procedures.
• Completes 16 clock hours of professional development training on a yearly basis , including provided and paid for First Aid and CPR , and potentially Blood-Bourne Pathogens, Shaken Baby, Safe Sleep, Child Development, Teaching and Observing, Special Needs, Interactions and Guidance, and Assessments. The center may also pay for additional CEUs with prior authorization.
• Be prompt and ready to work on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• CPR Certification and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Blood Borne Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current TB Test (or willingness to obtain).
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Significant opportunities for increased earnings based on educational attainment: Assistant Teachers who obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential receive a higher starting wage. Staff are strongly encouraged to continue their education, and raises will be given upon completion of these credentials.
• Must be able to pass a Comprehensive Background Check and be Fingerprinted.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Positive Behavior Guidance: Ability to implement effective techniques to promote responsible student behavior and decision-making across all age groups.
• Curriculum Implementation: Proficient in effectively assisting with age-appropriate curriculum and program activities.
• Classroom Management: Skilled in effectively supporting classroom activity to maintain a safe, engaging, and orderly learning environment.
• Child Engagement & Play Facilitation: Ability to actively engage with children in play, fostering their learning and development.
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent communication skills to maintain consistent and effective interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing program needs and diverse age groups, especially given the balanced calendar.
• Observation & Assessment: Capacity to observe children’s development and behavior to inform care and learning strategies.
• Safety & Cleanliness Standards: Diligent in ensuring children’s safety through adherence to State of Michigan Licensing Regulations & Safety Standards and ongoing cleaning of the classroom and materials.
• Dependability & Punctuality: Consistently prompt and ready to work on a daily basis , understanding the importance of maintaining staff-to-child ratios.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers and parents as part of a cohesive team.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Part-time positions available.
• Schedule may include 10-hour shifts , 4-hour shifts , afternoon shifts , and day shifts. 
• Monday to Friday.
• No weekends.
• Work Location: In person.

Compensation:

• Starting pay from $12.75 per hour.
• Paid Sick Leave
• CEU reimbursement program

Bonus Opportunities: Up to 3% of the annual salary for employees employed for the entire year