Co-Lead Teacher (2-3 year olds) - Level 6 or above on Registry

Our licensed child care center provides welcoming, safe spaces where creativity, fun, and kindness create immense learning opportunities for children ages 0 to 5 years old. We provide the children entrusted to us with a level of care that empowers their guardians to focus without distraction, without making sacrifices, and without guilt on personal goals.

“This center exists to empower early learners, their families. and our educators to chase their dreams fearlessly and relentlessly.” -The Leopold Family, Owners

Our Center is Growing and We Need More Exceptional Teachers!

Position(s) Available: Co-Lead Teacher

Position(s) Available: Full-Time (30+ hours) or Part-Time considered

Compensation: Up to $19 per hour based on Wisconsin Registry level and experience.

Work Schedule(s) Available: Full Time requires Monday through Friday on a permanent schedule similar to 8am to 5pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

Job Summary: As the Co-Lead Teacher in your classroom, you are responsible for establishing quality relationships with your coworkers, your students, and your students' families. You will set the expectations for your class in a way that supports the center’s goal of being a clean, clutter-free, and creative environment. You will collaborate with your Co-teachers to develop a classroom culture and activities that encourage social-emotional development, physical wellness, and purposeful play. You will also work cooperatively with management to develop strategies, programs, and activities to be implemented center-wide that support the company's core values below:

Courage Acceptance Innovation Partnership Inspiration

Educational Requirements: Must have at least some college and/or training classes in child care, child development, health and safety. An ideal candidate is a Lead, Administrator or Director qualified on The Registry. All candidates must be enthusiastic about continuing education to support their development as an early childhood professional .

Specific Duties: All Teachers assist with the physical, wellness, and learning needs of the children in their classroom. Physical and wellness needs may include feeding, diaper changing, toilet training, general classroom cleaning before and after meals or activities and generally assisting children with their personal care. Learning needs are much more complex but may include preparing quality lesson plans that allow participation by all skill levels in your classroom. Additionally, providing children with strategies for dealing with emotions, being a good friend, and being respectful of our shared space. Finally, Lead Teachers will hold the primary responsibility for collecting data and anecdotal records for assessment purposes, then meeting with parents to share their child’s progress.

Required Skills and Abilities: Our Teachers must be able to establish and maintain trusting relationships with children, their families, and their colleagues. We rely on each other to be enthusiastic about the growth and development of both the children and our center, as well as to be reliable in work performance. We are seeking genuine, motivated professionals who want to exceed state regulations and help us grow into a center of excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your current Wisconsin Registry level? If you are not on the Registry, describe any post high school education you have.
• If offered a position, will you require child care for your child(ren)? If yes, please provide details.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person