Agape Love Childcare Center LLC
Head Start Lead Teacher signing bonus
Full Time • Detroit, MI
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensations
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Paid holidays
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Great Work Environment
Compensation & Benefits
- $24–$30 per hour, based on education, credentials, and experience
- $1,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive administrative team
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Established Head Start partnership program
- Classroom resources and curriculum support
Qualifications
Candidates should have qualifying education and credentials for a Head Start preschool Lead Teacher position, including applicable Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related qualifying field
- Previous Head Start, GSRP, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience
- Experience as a Lead Teacher
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience implementing an early childhood curriculum
- Strong classroom management and positive child-guidance skills
- Knowledge of HighScope is a plus
Candidates currently completing an applicable credential or degree program may also be considered if they meet the requirements of our Head Start partnership and applicable licensing requirements.
The Teacher We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Loving, patient, dependable, and nurturing
- Engaging and hands-on with children
- Professional and dependable
- Comfortable communicating with families
- Able to plan and implement meaningful learning experiences
- Able to maintain an organized, safe, welcoming classroom
- A strong team player
- Passionate about helping young children succeed
Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher will:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Create an engaging and nurturing classroom environment
- Implement curriculum with fidelity
- Conduct observations and assessments
- Maintain required classroom documentation
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Support children's social-emotional development
- Maintain active supervision at all times
- Collaborate with teaching partners, administrators, and Head Start partnership staff
- Participate in required professional development and training
Ready for the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career?
If you are an experienced early childhood educator looking for an opportunity where your education, experience, and commitment to children are valued, we want to meet you.
Immediate interviews are available for qualified candidates.
Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus
Agape Love Childcare Center
Where Love Is Our Guide And Learning Is Fun.
Where Love Is Our Guide And Learning Is Fun.
Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
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