Preschool Early Childhood Teacher

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS!

Young Preschool (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 year olds):

8:00 am - 5:00 pm OR 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) No Weekends!

Description:

Our child care teachers provide a warm, nurturing, safe and developmentally appropriate environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. The applicant will cultivate relationships with families and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have:

* Respect for and dedication to working with children while facilitating a safe environment.

* Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents and colleagues.

* Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive guidance.

* Independent, self-motivated with a positive attitude.

* Drive to exceed classroom and professional goals while maintaining the highest standard of excellence.

Responsibilities:

* Plan, schedule and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children.

* Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing which permits the children to grow and explore.

* Respect the dignity and rights of all children.

* Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities.

* Plan weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline.

* Establish and maintain good communication with parents through parent conferences twice a year and on a daily, informal basis.

* Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities.

* Perform classroom related maintenance duties (sweeping, mopping, etc.)

* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Requirements:

* Experience working with children in a licensed, group child care setting. (Preferred, not required)

* Courses in Early Childhood Education, Entry level child care courses (Introduction to Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher and Infant / Toddler certification) or certificate from The Registry showing completion of required courses.

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Ability to meet / follow Wisconsin State licensing requirements

* Ability to meet / follow NAEYC guidelines

* A passion for children!

Position Benefits:

* Competitive starting salary, based on Education and experience

* Health Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* AFLAC

* 401K

* Paid holidays

* Paid continuing education

* Paid Earned Time Off (ETO)

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Paid Birthday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed: DCF required "Introduction to the Child Care Profession?"
• Have you completed: DCF required "Skills & Strategies of a Child Care Worker"
• Have you completed: DCF required "Infant and Toddler Certification"
• What is your current Registry level?

Work Location: In person