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Job DescriptionDescription: Gretchen's House Child Care Centers in Ann Arbor are now accepting applications for full and part-time Preschool Teachers! $1000 SIGNING BONUS offered during 1st year of employment. Amazing benefits offered along with 4 weeks of paid time off and 13-15 paid holidays! Benefit options include student loan repayment program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, medical reimbursement, short-term disability, supplemental insurance options, employee assistance program, employee discount, and professional development opportunities along with opportunities for growth and advancement. Regular work schedules are Monday through Friday: 7:45-4:45, 8:00-5:00, 8:15-5:15 or 11:00-5:15. Company Goal: To provide an inclusive work environment based on mutual respect, teamwork and open communication. Preschool Teacher Purpose: To cooperate in providing a warm and nurturing, high quality early childhood environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full and part-time Preschool Teachers to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for young children. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development., • Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning., • Assess and monitor children's progress and provide feedback to parents and guardians., • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience and share best practices., • Organize and participate in activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development., • Maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring all materials are safe and accessible. Skills and Qualifications: • CDA, associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred., • Previous experience working with preschool-aged children., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment., • Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for teaching young children., • Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. We welcome applicants who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young children and their families. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Requirements: • CDA, associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field is preferred., • CPR/First Aid, • Current TB Test, • Current Physical, • Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children, co-workers and families, • Sensitive to the individual needs of families, • Ability to communicate with families effectively, • Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards, • Knowledge of child development, • Ability to provide appropriate guidance, • Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively, • Evidence of emotional maturity and stability, • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, • Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations