Position: Little Eagles Lead Teacher
Location: Ferndale Early Childhood Center
Reports to: Early Childhood Supervisor
Salary: Pursuant to UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement
Start Date: Fall 2017
Group: UAW
Description:
Little Eagles is a tuition-based preschool program for the Ferndale Public Schools community and staff. The Little Eagles Program serves students ages 2.5 – 5 years old and utilizes the play-based Reggio Emilia approach to provide children with developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
The Ferndale Public Schools is currently seeking a lead teacher. Classes will be Monday-Friday and follow a combination of the Ferndale Public School district calendar and Ferndale Early Childhood Center.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 1.) CDA (Child Development Associate) or Associates’ degree or higher in early childhood or child development or 2.) High School Diploma and experience working with infant, toddlers or preschool aged children as required under the requirements of the State of Michigan, Department of Human Services, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.
- Knowledge and understanding of early childhood program philosophies such as Creative Curriculum and Reggio.
- Current certification in child and adult CPR and First Aid preferred
- Be of sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform job duties
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 through 5
- Good organizational and record keeping skills
- Able to work well with school staff, parents, and students
- Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children.
- Able to maintain a safe environment for children as required by Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations and MDE Early Childhood Quality Standards
- Knowledge and understanding of the NAYEC best practices.
- Know and understand the importance of attachments and relationship for young children
- Such alternatives and exceptions to the above requirements as deemed appropriate for the position.