Preschool Teacher at Gretchens House – Houghton, Michigan

Base Pay: $36,342-43,681/year plus Student Loan Repayment Program if applicable ($5250/year)

Great benefits along with paid time off and paid holidays!

Gretchen’s House – Little Huskies Child Development Center, located on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan is currently accepting applications for a Preschool Teacher.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape young minds and foster a love of learning in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood development and committed to creating a positive, engaging classroom experience for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment

- Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians

- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

- Encourage social skills, independence, and curiosity among students

- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization

- Follow all safety and health regulations and policies

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a related field

- Prior experience working with preschool-aged children

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Patience, creativity, and a nurturing attitude

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education

Join our vibrant community where growth, learning, and development are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

• A bachelor's or associate 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