Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher

High-Quality Preschool located in Benton Harbor is currently looking for Infant Toddler Associate Teachers serving classrooms with children ages 0-3 at our Riverview Early Head Start location. 

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 EHS teacher in working with infants and toddlers and organizing the classroom based on developmentally appropriate practices. Assists with lunch time prep and implementing curriculum and on-going assessment consistent with program policies, developmentally appropriate practice and the Head Start Performance Standards. Works as a partner with families in the health and education of their children. Provide support to center classrooms daily or as assigned.

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, completion of CDA upon hire recommended  

Related Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in related setting preferred. 

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 (6 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, Full Year, M-F, Hours: 7:30a-4:00p

Rate of Pay: HS: $15.21   CDA: $15.53   AA: $17.39

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