LEAD TEACHER
Position Number: S-3873
Position Summary:
The Lead Teacher of the Child Development and Learning Laboratory classroom is charged with planning and implementing a comprehensive child development program in accordance with the Child Development and Learning Laboratory.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or closely related field.
Classroom experience with young children.
Demonstrated commitment to a team focused environment.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing higher education and professional development, which might require overnight travel.
Ability/willingness to mentor college students as they work with children and families. Ability/willingness to learn and implement Reggio Inspired practices.
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience mentoring/supervising college students.
Knowledge of constructivist classroom practices.
Prior knowledge of the Reggio Inspired Approach.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities which promote growth and development in a manner appropriate to the children’s age and stage of development.
Uses anti-bias practices to support all children.
Provides a safe and healthy environment for children through daily monitoring of activities and maintenance of the classroom environment.
Conducts ongoing child assessment activities.
Assists in ongoing program assessment for grant renewal and final reports, licensing and accreditation.
Evaluates daily activities with other staff and CMU students, modifying when needed.
Supervises CMU students in the classroom.
Assists in insuring that facilities and procedures adhere to state licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards, which requires all teaching staff to be active in a professional organization.
Communicates with parents by preparing and conducting home visits (2 per student per year), parent teacher conferences (2 per student per year), monthly classroom newsletters, and assists in gathering health and other information necessary for the children’s records.
Participates in Parent meetings and CDLL parent functions (Open House, Family Fun days, Pizza Party and Kindergarten Readiness meeting etc.).
Encourages involvement by making families feel comfortable and welcome in the classroom and/or observation booths.
Shares classroom events with families through notes, calendars, phone calls, etc.
Assists and works closely with the Regional Education Service District personnel and/or the Head Start Disability Service Coordinator to provide appropriate services in the least restrictive environment to children with special needs.
Facilitates the experiences of CMU undergraduate and graduate students who are completing project or practicum requirements in the classrooms of the CDLL ; has an understanding of the practices being taught in lecture by reading the textbooks used.
Works cooperatively with the Human Development & Family Studies faculty and staff to coordinate class work and content with the experiences in the lab setting.
Facilitates the conducting of approved research projects.
Participates in continuing professional development activities; teaching staff must attend at least 2 professional conferences a year and present at least at the local and state level every year with proposals being submitted also at the national level.
Completes and submits all necessary and required information in a timely manner (child assessments, HS paperwork).
Other related duties as assigned.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $35,000 - $43,000 per year
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Human Development & Family Studies
Position Status: Provisional
Position End Date: 12/31/2026
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.00
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Posting Ends: 06/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7174219
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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Phone: 989-774-3253
Offi ce: 103 E. Preston St.
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Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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