Qualifications
A Lead Teacher must:
o Be at least 19 years of age.
o Have a high school degree or GED.
o Possess an associate degree in early childhood education or child development; or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field; or valid child development associate credential(CDA); or Montessori credentials.
o Submit to Michigan Child Care Background Check and Public Sex Offender Registry Clearance
o Be CPR & First Aid certified; completed Health and Safety Training; and Infant SIDS & Safe Sleep or obtain certification upon hire.
o Complete a Tuberculosis test and provide a physician’s documentation of results.
o Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
o Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
o Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations.
o Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs.
o Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 6:30 pm
o Have dependable transportation.
Required Expectations
o Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
o Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
o Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children
o Be customer service orientated and professional.
o Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy.
Responsibilities and Duties
Including, but not limited to, the following:
o Be the primary caregiver for up to 10 children in the classroom.
o Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
o Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
o Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
o Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
o Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children.
o Establish a professional level of communication with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service.
o Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations.
o Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
o Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
o Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences
o Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.
o Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy.
o Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing.
o Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
About Us
Our Mission
At Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy our mission is to prioritize safety while providing the highest quality education in a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. We strive to create ever-lasting trusting partnerships with our families as we grow bright futures.
What is Great Start to Quality?
Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s quality recognition and improvement system, which sets the quality standards and evaluates the quality of early care and education programs. It is funded by the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential. Great Start to Quality includes 10 Resource Centers across the state that work with programs to take steps to improve their quality. Great Start to Quality also shares information about programs with families and helps families select the right program for their needs.
Our Values
QUALITY
At Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy, we are prided in knowing that we give quality care to each and every child who attends our academy
HEALTH & SAFETY
Your child’s wellness and safety are of the most importance here at Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy. You will have peace of mind knowing your child is taken care of in the way he/she should be
TRUST
Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy is a trusted facility in Livingston county for the safety and care for the nurturing your child needs
PARTNERSHIPS
Having a partnership with the child’s caregiver is an important piece of the puzzle with your child’s success here at the academy. We strive to have communication and transparency with you about the education, care and nurture that your child has here
ACHIEVEMENT
At Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy, your child will make advanced achievements as they learn, play, and grow with us
DIVERSITY
At Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy, we carry an upright respect for diversity at the academy and will welcome any family with open arms into our lil family
DEDICATION
The dedication to your child's needs, safety, and wellness from our staff and facility is met every day to ensure your child is well taken care of to obtain advancements in learning growth
FUN LEARNING
We believe kids thrive in play-based learning environments because play-based learning curriculum foster kids' innate creativity and curiosity.
Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy
At Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy our mission is to prioritize safety while providing the highest quality education in a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. We strive to create ever-lasting trusting partnerships with our families as we grow bright futures. Lil Sunflowers Learning Academy is Fowlerville's newest option for Quality Daycare & Preschool. We provide care for children 6 weeks-5 years old. We are excited to grow our childcare family with High-Quality Teachers who are passionate about children and have a love for education. Join us on our journey as "We Grow Bright Futures"