INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

Date: 6/1/2026
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher

Location: Ellen St. Campus World of Wonder - Fenton Area Public Schools

Hours: Monday- Friday; schedules may vary; Part Time (25 hours or less) - Full Time (30 hours or more)

Effective Date: Until filled for the 2026/2027 school year

Job Summary: The lead teacher is responsible for planning, supervision, and implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programming that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a ZA or ZS endorsement, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education may be accepted if currently enrolled in and actively working towards a bachelor’s degree.

● Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.

● Take initiative to understand and work with a variety of children with diverse interests, abilities, and ages.

● Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills

● Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.

● Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.

● All necessary forms must be in your office file before you begin (Criminal background check, DHS clearance, LARA eligibility, Consent & Disclosure Form, Screening Statement, Handbook Acknowledgement, all required training by licensing.)

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience working in an early childhood setting

Job Duties:

● Plan individual and group activities

● Main confidentiality of each child and family

● Plans and coordinates with Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher, families, students, and volunteers

● Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, notes, phone calls, home visits/play dates, conferences, and face-to-face communication

● Assists in the orientation and training of staff and volunteers in the classroom

● Maintains a routine schedule for data collection for child assessment, including observation, note-taking, and demonstration of skills to measure child growth and development. Complete the child assessment requirements for the program in a timely manner, meeting set deadlines

● Analyze data and utilize data for planning instructions and reporting results to stakeholders

● Reliable attendance and punctuality

● Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.

● Flexibility to work in different classrooms as needed.

● Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.

● Actively interact positively with children, staff members, and parents, with dignity and respect at all times.

● Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.

● Attend all staff meetings and professional development

● Stay updated on school communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.

● Complete all professional development requirements according to deadlines.

● Follow health and safety protocols to keep children from harm and supervised at all times

● Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.

Additional Information:

● This position follows the Fenton Area Public Schools calendar.

Apply:

External Applicants: External applicants can apply through Genesee Educational Consultant Services (GECS) https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/GECS and select Fenton location. Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and any other applicable documents. The cover letter can be addressed to Mrs. Ann Majchrowski, Director of Early Childhood.

Salary: based on experience and credentials