Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers is committed to nurture, inspire, and support every child and family who walks through our doors — “When you're at Heartfelt, you're at home.” We're launching a brand-new Parent & Tot class series at our Lake Orion center, and we're looking for a warm, energetic instructor to bring it to life.
In this part-time role, you'll lead Tiny Hearts (ages 1–2) and Curious Hearts (ages 3–4) — two 45-minute, once-a-week classes where children and their parent or caregiver learn and play together — plus a cozy 20-minute virtual New Mom & Infant class each week for families with newborns. All classes are built on the HighScope curriculum, the same hands-on, active-learning approach used across every Heartfelt classroom.
What you'll do:
- Plan and lead weekly Tiny Hearts and Curious Hearts classes (45 min each, one day a week per class)
- Host a weekly 20-minute virtual New Mom & Infant class via Zoom
- Create simple, hands-on activities — sensory play, music and movement, stories, and art — parents and children enjoy together
- Welcome new families warmly and help them feel at home, whether or not they're already enrolled at Heartfelt
- Set up and tidy the classroom space before and after class, and keep track of attendance and supplies
Position detail:
- Part-time, approximately 3 - 4 hours per week (two 45-minute classes plus one virtual, includes light prep/set up
- Pay rage $18-$22/hour depending on certification/degree plus early childhood experience
Requirements
What we're looking for:
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers
- Comfortable leading a class and connecting with parents, not just kids
- A warm, patient, high-energy personality and strong communication skills
- Reliable weekly availability (schedule confirmed at offer)
- Able to pass a background check per Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Preferred:
- Familiarity with the High Scope curriculum or a similar active-learning approach
- Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
- CDA credential and/or current CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits
- Paid professional development
- Childcare discount (Trishare)
- Free Telehealth
- Paid time off
- Paid Planning Time
- Referral bonuses
- Annual performance reviews and increases
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Birthday benefits
Why Heartfelt Impressions:
Join a team that's been nurturing, inspiring, and supporting Oakland County families for years, across our Clarkston, Lake Orion, and Rochester centers. This role is a great fit for an educator who wants meaningful part-time work with flexible hours and a genuine, family-first culture.