Lead Teacher

Job Description: Child Care Teacher (Lead teacher)

The child care teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: physical caregiving, developmental assessments, following a center-provided age-appropriate curricular plan, and facilitating supportive relationships with the director, co-workers, parents, and children. The teacher is accountable for knowing Wisconsin licensing requirements and following the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS).

Qualifications:

· At least 18 years of age

· Associates degree preferred in early childhood education or related degree or,

· Possess a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry, verifying training requirements have been met – minimum level 3

· Has or willing to obtain training in: CPR/First Aid, SIDS,/Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Abusive Head Trauma

· Must meet yearly training requirements

· Health exam, with TB test

· Must pass background checks: name and fingerprint

· Be able to perform physical labor as needed for the position

Duties:

· Implement provided curriculum

· Supervise daily activities for the classroom

· Interact with children and parents/guardians in a positive and warm manner

· Maintain classroom in an orderly and clean fashion

· Ensure the safety of children assigned to them, in the building, on the playground, or on off-site walks or field trips

· Maintain observations and evaluations of development (per center process)

· Develop a portfolio for each child assigned to them (per center process)

· Carry out care-giving routines such as feeding, diapering, and wiping noses in a warm and gentle manner

· Serve as a role model for social and emotional behavior, speech, and moral character

· Communicate with parents on the development of their child/children, on a daily basis as well as periodic conferences

Must:

-Maintain confidentiality

-Work as a part of a team with all teachers and director

-Maintain a professional demeanor, conversations, wardrobe, and in interactions with parents

-Want to be part of a collaborative work environment where staff ideas are valued

-Must be reliable, have a strong desire to invest in their personal career as well as the reputation of the program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• In your own words, what does a play-based curriculum look like? How do you integrate lesson plans into play-based activities?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17