# Parent & Tot Class Instructor

**Company:** [Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers](null/companies/fQ5wn4ffDovWesMdvj2MEC.md)
**Location:** Lake Orion, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** Teaching Positions

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## Description

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.