Preschool Teacher - Tri-County Head Start

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in New Buffalo, Michigan and is currently looking for Preschool Teacher, serving classrooms with children ages 3-5.

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County 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 Tri-County Head Start, 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.

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: The center-based preschool teacher 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 Teacher Assistant and Part-time Classroom Support Staff.

Job Type: Full Time, Program Year, Exempt

Expected Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8a-4:30p, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to daily schedule.

Rate of Pay: AA $1,472.00 Bi-weekly BA or Higher $1,675.20 Bi-weekly

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

Related Experience: Minimum: One-year related experience preferred

Required: Must be 18 years or older, have a valid Driver's 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.

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