Teacher Head Start, (10-Month, Full-Day)
The Guidance CenterMichigan, United States
Posted February 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Guidance Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing development, fostering resilience, and cultivating well-being through a comprehensive suite of mental health and developmental services for children, youth, adults, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1958, it has delivered treatment, prevention, growth, and education programs to over 15,000 people annually across 25 programs.
Job Description
The Guidance Center is a recognized leader in providing services to children, adults, and families. We are seeking a talented Teacher to join our team of professionals. The role involves working with preschool children in a classroom setting and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree (BS or BA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field
- 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education
- Previous experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting
- Good physical mobility
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Ability to stand consecutively for 3-1/2 hours per part-day class session
- Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate behaviors, common childhood behavior problems, and appropriate interventions
- Ability and willingness to continue personal and professional growth and skill development
- Nonjudgmental approach with cultural competency and sensitivity
- Ability to appropriately handle crisis situations
