Preschool Childcare Teachers and Support Staff

About This Role

We're a dynamic childcare center in Verona, WI, seeking passionate individuals to join our team! If you love working with children or want to start a new career, apply now! We offer a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth and development.

At Once Upon a Time Child Care Center, we provide a clean, safe, and fun workplace where you can make a real difference in the lives of our young learners. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education, and we're committed to supporting your career goals. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity, we have a role that's right for you.

We're seeking Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Support Staff to join our team. Our part-time Support Staff positions are perfect for students or individuals who want to earn extra income on a flexible schedule. As a Support Staff member, you'll help with daily tasks, greet parents, and support our teachers in the classroom.

Full-time shifts are 9 hours with a one-hour break, five days a week. No night or weekend work! We offer a range of benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, employee childcare discount, paid time off, and more. Plus, you'll earn excellent compensation based on your education and experience ($17-$20/hour).

Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about our current openings and how you can join our team!

You may reach us by email or phone:

Phone: (608) 845-2367

What You'll Do

• Engage children in hands-on learning activities and imaginative play with a variety of materials and resources.
• Provide attentive care for children's basic needs, including feeding, dressing, and diaper changing.
• Teach essential skills, such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce clear expectations for behavior and maintain a well-organized classroom environment.
• Share engaging stories and read books to children, either individually or in small groups.
• Plan and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for lessons and activities.
• Serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet dietary guidelines.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students.
• Clearly communicate lesson objectives to children and provide guidance throughout activities.
• Model activities for children to follow.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to foster creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Organize and display student work in a way that's engaging and accessible for our young learners.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and execute class projects, field trips, and other experiential learning activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Modify classroom materials or equipment to meet the needs of our students.
• Meet the basic needs of children.
• Teach life skills to our students.
• Read to students and encourage a love of reading.
• Develop and implement educational activities that align with our curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Keep a close eye on student behavior, social development, or health to ensure their well-being.
• Evaluate student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor student behavior, social development, or health to ensure their well-being.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors to address any challenges or concerns.
• Keep parents informed about their child's progress through regular updates.
• Enforce our policies and procedures to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Modify classroom materials or equipment to meet the needs of our students.
• Develop and implement instructional objectives that align with our curriculum.
• Apply a range of teaching methods to engage our diverse student population.
• Design and implement arrangements for our childcare or educational settings that prioritize the physical safety of our children.
• Manage and maintain accurate student records.
• Prepare reports that highlight student activities and performance.
• Develop and implement educational activities that align with our curriculum.
• Display student work in a way that's engaging and accessible for our young learners.
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education through ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop and implement educational programs that meet the needs of our students.
• Plan and implement experiential learning activities that promote hands-on learning.
• Maintain accurate inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Supervise and support school or student activities to ensure a safe and positive environment.
  
  

Benefits

• We offer Holiday pay, Paid Time Off, an Incentive program for years of service (90 days, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years), and childcare discounts.