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Company Name:Chippewa Nature Center
Phone:9896310830
Email:jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org
Address 1:400 S Badour Rd
Address 2: 
City:Midland
State:MI
Zip:48640
Position Title:Nature Preschool Teacher
Number of Openings:1
Position Type:Other
Position Type Other Description:Education
Start Date:11/11/2024
Duties:Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children in the group 2. Teach and develop curriculum of Nature Preschool in conjunction with other members of the teaching team 3. Communicate with parents both formally and informally, individually and in groups 4. Assure that classroom operates within the guidelines and standards of the Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Adult Licensing and the Michigan Department of Education’s Great Start Readiness Program 5. Overall planning for equipment and supply needs in conjunction with teaching team and other program staff 6. Conduct regular assessment of children 7. Conduct home visits and parent teacher conferences 8. Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Nature Preschool policies, procedures and activities in conjunction with the Nature Preschool Director, as appropriate 9. Other duties as assigned See full details at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment
Experience Required:Qualifications Required: 1. Associates degree or higher 2. Teaching experience 3. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and the ability to implement that knowledge 4. Must have the creativity, flexibility and understanding necessary for working with children, parents and co-workers 5. Effective verbal and written communication skills 6. Computer literacy including working knowledge of Windows platform and Microsoft Office software package 7. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., daily outdoor hiking, lift 50 pounds) 8. Currently hold certification in child and adult CPR and basic first aid or willingness to become certified Preferred: 1. One to five years teaching experience 2. Experience in nature-based and/or play-based early childhood education 3. Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement; or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood 4. Education with a specialization (major not minor) in preschool teaching
Wage or Salary: 
Per Year
Approximate Work Hours or Days:40
Hours
How to apply:Send resume and cover letter to Madison Powell, Nature Preschool Director at mpowell@chippewanaturecenter.org or Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640.
Posting End Date:12/01/2024