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Tri-County Head Start Preschool Teacher-Watervliet in Watervliet, Michigan

High-Quality Preschool located in Watervliet is currently looking for a Preschool Teacher serving classrooms with children ages 3-5.

*About Us: *Our impact lasts a lifetime. TCHS employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Position Summary: Teaches preschool children in a classroom setting. Implements curriculum, on-going 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 Associate Teacher and Classroom Support Staff.

TCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Education Requirement: *Minimum: AA degree in Early Childhood Education Desired: BA degree in Early Childhood Education

Related Experience: Minimum: One year related experience preferred 

*Employee Benefits: *Employees are eligible to enroll in:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance (after 30 days of hire)
  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Holiday Time (5 weeks per year)
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Leave Time
  • Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs and a dedicated wellness committee are available to provide resources to help enhance your life inside and outside of work.

Job Type: Full-Time, Program year (August - May)* *

*Rate of Pay: *AA: $16.92/hr BA: $19.25/hr

*Pre-Employment Requirements: *Physical, TB Test, Background Check and Drug Screen

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