Responsibilities
- Plan and implement daily lessons that are effective, tailored to student needs, and grounded in High Scope-based teaching methods.
- Work with families to help define and support academic goals for students.
- Adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Foster a warm, supportive, and positive classroom atmosphere for every child.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a predictable and consistent daily schedule.
- Incorporate culturally responsive practices into teaching and interactions with students, parents, and staff.
- Maintain regular communication with families about each child’s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Collaborate respectfully and constructively with colleagues, demonstrating humility and professionalism.
- Demonstrate understanding of ASQ assessment tools.
- Keep current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan contributions
- Optional basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child
- Reduced-cost childcare at Early Learning Academies
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities for career advancement within a network of over 4,000 education professionals
Work Arrangement
On-site — Highland Park, Michigan
About the Opportunity
- Deliver impactful daily instruction aligned with student needs and based on High Scope educational approaches.
- Partner with families to establish meaningful academic goals.
- Adjust teaching methods to support learners of all abilities.
- Cultivate a joyful, nurturing, and inclusive classroom culture.
- Design and follow a reliable daily routine.
- Apply culturally responsive strategies in lessons and interactions with students, parents, and coworkers.
- Engage families consistently on their child’s academic and emotional growth.
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with fellow educators.
- Be familiar with ASQ assessments.
- Hold valid and current CPR and First Aid training.
- Complete assigned tasks beyond core duties as necessary.
