A Little About the Job!
KiddieKlub is eagerly searching for our next Lead GSRP Teacher to join our amazing team! You will have the pleasure of planning for, leading, and teaching our 4–5 year-old classroom! We are looking to hire a Lead GSRP Teacher at our Rochester Rd location!
You will work hand in hand with your associate teacher & KK Admin to create a warm, loving, clean, aesthetically pleasing, and educationally fun classroom for your students and families to enjoy! KiddieKlub is shifting its curriculum to Reggio Inspired classrooms and is excited to share this transformation with the right educator! We can’t wait to meet you and learn about what makes you unique as a teacher, your own early childhood philosophy & beliefs, and to see if you’re the right fit for our team! Teamwork makes the dream work!
Job Description
- Ensure the safety, health, and quality care of all children entrusted to KiddieKlub.
- Maintain all licensing rules & regulations for childcare centers set by the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Establish and maintain open and professional communication with all parents/guardians & team members.
- Develop & implement an engaging, hands-on, Reggio Inspired and age-appropriate curriculum that extends into the outdoor learning environment.
- Complete ongoing assessments and evaluations of children and host conferences to review developmental information with families.
- Schedule and execute two home visits for all children enrolled in the class.
- Assist in training associate teachers on classroom procedures and oversee classroom associate teachers in the room.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and attend all KiddieKlub trainings and meetings.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the classroom.
Lead Teachers must meet the GSRP qualifications upon hire.
A Lead Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with minimally any of the following:
● A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; or
● A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education.
**Open to applicants who do not have the full requirement upon hire but are willing to obtain them within the timeframe GSRP requires a lead to be fully qualified.
Availability/Hours
Full time availability is necessary – you must be able to work Monday through Friday 7:30-4:30pm (GSRP hours), year-round position (able to work during "GSRP Closures" and during the summer - hours will vary and may require working before 7:30am or after 4:30pm during closures and the summer)
Our Generous Benefits Include:
· Great PTO packages! We believe in work/life balance and that teachers should be rewarded for their hard work, even on their days off! We wrap all our sick & vacation time into one bank so you can use it as you please!
· Nine paid holidays throughout the year!
· 401K Plan with company match!
· Health Insurance assistance!
· Paid external training opportunities! (We believe in becoming the best teachers we can be and are happy to help support you and your growth as an educator!)
Learn more about our centers, classrooms, and hours of operations at www.kiddieklub.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm?
- Are you able to work during "GSRP closures" and during the summer/holiday breaks?
- What credentials do you fulfill that meet the education requirements of the position?
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (Required)
Work Location: In person
