Summary
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.
Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.
The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Infant/child CPR within 3 months of hire.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Minimum of Level 7 on The Wisconsin Registry, or 6 Early Childhood Education credits preferred.
Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.
May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl
A love for children and teaching through play
Nice To Haves
A strong understanding of child development.
Minimum of 1 years of professional child care experience.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Opportunities for paid continuing education
Free childcare
Monthly and quarterly bonuses
Paid Personal Time
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