Employment Opportunities
Well-trained, educated teachers are the cornerstones of a high-quality childcare program!
We are current accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Head teachers generally have a 4–year degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) plus experience. Other full time teaching staff generally have a four or 2–year degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) and practical experience working with young children. All staff members receive on–going training and attend weekly and monthly center planning meetings. All full-time staff are certified in Basic First Aid and C.P.R.
COMPENSATION
Gretchen’s House offers competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. For the 2009-2010 year, first year teachers with a four-year degree in early childhood start at $25,000. Our cafeteria benefits plan includes medical, dental, cancer, accident, vision, and short-term disability insurance, flexible spending medical and childcare reimbursement accounts, and a 401(K) plan with employer matching contribution. Staff also receive a childcare discount. We offer paid time off to our employees. First year, full-time staff earn 3.5 hours of vacation/comp time per month, increasing each year of employment up to 10 hours earned each month for a seventh-year employee. Full-time staff receive 8-9 paid holidays per year, with the week between Christmas and New year as paid vacation time. All full-time staff earn four hours of sick time per month. Part-time staff who work at least 20 hours per week earn vacation and sick time at half the full-time rates and receive half of the paid holiday benefit.
For information on current openings, please e-mail or phone Michele Davis at 734.761.2576, ext. 205.
To apply for a job with Gretchen’s House, please complete these three steps:
- Click here to download a Gretchen’s House Employment Application (pdf) for any of the centers.
- Fax or mail the application and your resume to Michele Davis.
- Complete the appropriate online assessment tool from the list below.
Our application process now includes an online evaluation. Select the appropriate assessment from the list below. Please note: you will be prompted to select a password when you begin the assessment. Please write this password down, as you will need it to continue the process if your session is interrupted. Neither the assessment company nor Gretchen’s House will have access to lost passwords.
You must submit an application and resume in addition to completing the assessment for any position with Gretchen’s House. We cannot consider assessments alone. Once you complete the online assessment, the results will be automatically forwarded to Gretchen’s House.
- Teacher Assessment — Early LCC
- Teacher Assessment — Ann Arbor Centers
- Teacher Assessment — Little Huskies (Houghton) Site
- Director Assessment — All Centers
- Administrative Assistant Assessment — Early LCC
- Administrative Assistant Assessment — All Centers
Please note: if you are applying for a position at Little Huskies, please contact Eva-Marie Hatfield to schedule an on-site interview in Houghton.