Parent & Tot Class Instructor

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.