Frontline Applicant Tracking - Kent Consortium

Openings as of 4/5/2025

Preschool Teacher 0.5 FTE

JobID: 23026

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching and Early Childhood/Early Childhood


Date Posted:
  1/27/2025


Location:
  Woodcliff Childcare Center


Date Available:
  August 2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


District:
  East Grand Rapids Public Schools
  


PRESCHOOL TEACHER
(.5 FTE)
Qualifications:
• State of Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Early childhood education ZA/ZS Endorsement (preferred)
• CDA certification (preferred, required if an ECE degree or Teaching Certificate is not held)
• Belief that all children can learn and understanding of differences in students
• Experience with diverse learners, including children with special needs (preferred)
• Ukeru or CPI verbal intervention certification or willingness to become certified
• Passion for early childhood education and commitment to fostering a love of learning
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support individual student needs and adjust to program changes
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• Familiarity with early childhood education standards ? Willingness and commitment to include equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
• Ability to develop lesson plans utilizing curriculum materials tailored for preschool-aged children
• Ability to design and lead engaging, play-based learning activities
• Understanding of child development milestones and age-appropriate practices (ages 3-6)
• Understanding of developmentally-appropriate curriculum
• Ability to be enthusiastic, flexible, and to work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators ? Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening skills)
• Ability to utilize a variety of assessments to inform teaching
• Classroom management skills to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Ability to recognize different learning styles and use of differentiated strategies
• Ability to take a team approach to planning
• Experience with family engagement and community outreach
• Ability to use and integrate technology seamlessly
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Familiarity with State licensing rules for child care centers (LARA)
• Handwriting Without Tears Pre-Training or willingness to be trained (preferred)
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Training or willingness to be trained (preferred)

Location: Woodcliff Early Childhood Center
Rate: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Start Date: August 2025
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled


Attachment(s):
• FINAL - Preschool Teacher .5 FTE January 2025.pdf



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