Preschool Teacher

Flowers Early Learning is a highquality preschool located in New Buffalo Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Teacher serving classrooms with children ages 35.

Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024 and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021 for their commitment to employee engagement feedback and wellness.

Our Mission: To build a future where children families and communities thrive.

About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning formally known as TriCounty Head Start employees promote social emotional and physical health in our community by providing highquality education health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien Cass and Van Buren counties.

Benefits: We offer medical dental vision & life insurance 401(k) with employer contribution and assistance in furthering your education.

Other benefits include paid time off paid vacation time paid parental leave paid holidays and breaks paid weather days Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.

Position Summary: Thecenterbased preschool teacher implements curriculum ongoing observation assessment and child outcomes systems consistent with program policies and the Head Start Performance Standards. They work as a partner with families in the health attendance and education of their children. Supervises and provides direction/guidance to Teacher Assistant and Parttime Classroom Support Staff.

Job Type: Full Time Program Year Exempt

Expected Schedule: Monday Friday 8a4:30p 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.

Rate of Pay:BA or Higher $1675.20 Biweekly

Education Requirement:BA degree in Early Childhood Education

Related Experience:Minimum: Oneyear related experience preferred

Required: Must be 18 years or older have a valid Drivers License and reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee volunteer or applicant regarding race sex (including pregnancy) age color sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin religion height weight marital status genetic status and/or genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.

PreEmployment Requirements: Physical TB Test Background Check and Drug Screen