Lead Preschool Teacher – Full Time
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center
Saginaw, Michigan
Position Summary
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is seeking an experienced, caring, and dependable Lead Preschool Teacher. This full-time position is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children.
The ideal candidate understands early childhood development, can effectively lead a classroom, and is committed to preparing children for kindergarten while supporting their academic, physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive development.
Primary Responsibilities
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool lessons and learning activities.
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Create engaging experiences that support early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, movement, and social-emotional development.
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Establish consistent classroom routines and smooth transitions throughout the day.
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Prepare weekly lesson plans, classroom materials, and learning centers.
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Maintain a safe, nurturing, clean, organized, and inclusive classroom.
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Supervise children closely and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
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Use positive guidance, redirection, and developmentally appropriate behavior-management practices.
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Observe and document each child’s development, progress, strengths, and areas of need.
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Maintain accurate attendance, classroom, assessment, and incident records.
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Communicate professionally with parents and guardians regarding their child’s progress, behavior, development, and daily experiences.
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Lead, support, and provide direction to classroom aides and assistant teachers.
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Encourage independence, problem-solving, positive relationships, and school-readiness skills.
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Follow all childcare licensing rules, center policies, health and safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
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Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional-development activities.
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Report injuries, illnesses, developmental concerns, and unusual incidents to the director.
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Help maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.
Required Qualifications
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Current Child Development Associate credential (CDA required), with a Preschool endorsement preferred.
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Previous professional experience working with preschool-aged children is required.
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Knowledge of early childhood development, lesson planning, classroom management, and school-readiness practices.
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Ability to lead a classroom and work cooperatively with other staff members.
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Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
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Must successfully complete all required background checks and health clearances.
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Must obtain or maintain required CPR, First Aid, and childcare training.
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Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are required.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
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Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and move quickly when necessary.
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Ability to safely supervise children indoors and outdoors.
Position Type
Full-time position. Availability is required during the center’s operating hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The employee’s specific work schedule will be assigned by management.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where employees and families are treated with dignity and respect.
