What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at The Nurturing Nook?
The Nurturing Nook in Milwaukee is a licensed childcare center seeking full-time Lead Teachers to support our Two-Year-Old classroom.
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, and the ability to pass all background checks. Lead teachers MUST be a Level 5 or higher on the WI registry.
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:15am-5:15pm
Compensation: $16-$18.50/hour, based on education and experience
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Childcare Discounts
- Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
- Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
- Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
- Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.
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Salary : $16 - $19