Livonia Early Childhood Center Instructor - (Multiple positions)

$41,600 - $43,680/Yr

Livonia Public Schools - Livonia, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Livonia, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Early Childhood Instructor at Livonia Early Childhood Center is responsible for implementing a developmental childcare program for toddlers, ensuring adherence to NAEYC guidelines. This role involves planning and executing classroom activities in a nurturing environment, leading a team of Child Development Assistants, and engaging with parents to foster their involvement in their children's education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate classroom activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Develop and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Act as a 'team leader' for the Child Development Assistants assigned to the room by planning and supervising assignments.
• Develop an awareness of, and be able to follow and implement all Jackson Early Childhood Center and Livonia Public Schools policies and procedures required for licensing.
• Greet and communicate with parents daily in a professional manner via the internet, written and oral mediums.
• Encourage parent participation by planning and implementing appropriate activities for parents that will reinforce their roles as the best teacher for their children.
• Attend monthly instructor meetings and professional development activities throughout the school year.
• Flexibility with scheduling and work cooperatively with program staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a ZA Endorsement, OR
• Associate's Degree in Child Development.
• Experience with toddlers and/or preschool children in a childcare setting.

Benefits

• Hourly salary ranging from $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.
• 12-month position.