Preschool Teacher

ABC Child Care, LLC is looking to hire a lead qualified Preschool Teacher to work with age 3-5, this includes the transition to school bus for Wausau 4k. Hours will be anywhere from 7:15 am-4:15pm M-F, no weekends. 40 hours per week.

***MUST BE LEAD TEACHER QUALIFIED. Higher pay with proven years of experience in preschool setting.

***$200 bonus after 60 days

Job brief

We are looking for a Child Care Teacher to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher is responsible to take leadership and mentoring role in relation to assistant teachers and group team work in the classroom. A Lead teacher must:

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities
• Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children’s interactions and promote good behavior choices
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources
• Develop and implement lesson plans
• Assist in the development of rules and State regulations
• Encourage children to develop their judgement and decision-making skills by offering choices throughout the day.
• Observe Children for illness and communicable diseases
• Assist in staff training and continuing Education
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for the children and other staff
• Mentor Assistant Teachers in the classroom
• Complete individual child portfolios on the children and keep up with goals and documentation.
• Greet and communicate daily with parents on their child’s needs
• Assist in bathroom routines and diapering
• Answer phone calls as needed
• Sweep/mop daily

Requirements

• Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in first aid and CPR
• SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
• EC1 (Introduction to the Childcare Profession), EC 2 (Skills and Strategies of the Child care Teacher), Infant/Toddler (Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care) or Degree in early childhood education
• Minimum of 1 years of experience working in a child care licensed center
• Complete 15 hours of Continuing Education yearly and keep current Registry Certificate
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be team player

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16