Caterpillar Corner Childcare
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Salary
$15 - $17 / HOUR
The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of infants and toddlers. Key duties include developing and implementing creative lesson plans and collaborating with co-teachers and site staff.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with a degree in early childhood development preferred. Required qualifications include CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it) and passing various background checks and health screenings.
Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts
Early Childhood, the teacher is responsible for creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the participants in their assigned classes. She/he should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in their classrooms. The teacher must work in cooperation with co-teachers, site staff, the site leader, and all other personnel of the Caterpillar Corner childcare. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING High School diploma required with college experience in early childhood or related field. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or other child related field preferred. CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification within the first six months of job Complete a Tuberculosis test, Covid-19 test, and physical and provide a physician’s documentation. Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and child development philosophies and practices. Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to young children. Knowledge of innovative lesson planning for children between ages of 2-4 years.
Arrive to work, meetings, and trainings promptly. Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire. Develop, present, and evaluate appropriate lesson plans. Supervise all classroom and daily routine activities. Assist co-teacher in all daily preparation work and clean up of rooms. Complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis. Attend and contributes to monthly lesson plan meetings. Submit supply requests and work orders to Site Leader in a timely fashion. Establish and maintains a positive working relationship with parents and other staff members. Establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model. Treat children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem. Responsible for completing designated preschool housekeeping duties. Acquire a minimum of 24 hours of professional development training in one calendar year Maintain CPR/First Aid certification on a bi-yearly basis. Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the CCLC program. Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments Job Type: Full-time Salary: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required) Childcare: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: One location
Market context
In Michigan, lead infant/toddler teachers are often in steady demand because centers need staff who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom continuity requirements. This role is competitive for candidates with a CDA, CPR certification, and early childhood experience, especially when a degree in early childhood development is also in hand. If you are considering applying, confirm your credential status and be ready to note any background check or health screening requirements. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time on research.
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Salary benchmark
$47,786 avg / yr
Typical range: $29,120–$40,000 based on 300 active listings in Michigan