High-Quality Preschool located in Watervliet is currently looking for Associate Teachers serving classrooms with children ages 3-5  for our next Program year (August 2024 - May 2025.

About Us:
Our impact lasts a lifetime. TCHS 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.

Position Summary:
Assists teacher in instructing preschool children and organizing the classroom based on developmentally appropriate practices. Assists with implementing curriculum, on-going assessment, observation, and child outcomes systems consistent with program policies and the Head Start Performance Standards. Works as a partner with families in the health and education of their children. Responsible for classroom daily required cleaning and daily food preparation.

TCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Education Requirement:
Minimum: High School Diploma/GED- must be able to obtain CDA within two years of hire
Desired: CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education 

Related Experience:
Minimum: One-year related experience preferred
Desired: Two years related experience 

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Options: Supplemental Life, Dependent life, Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, along with short and long- term disability options.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holiday Time (5 weeks per year)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Programs and a dedicated wellness committee are available to provide resources to help enhance your life inside and outside of work.

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Program year (August 2024- May 2025)

Rate of Pay:  Base: $15.21 /hr   CDA: $15.53 /hr   AA: $17.39 /hr

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