Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
8 days ago
Madison
Job Description Summary Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? A place where your work helps shape the future, supports children’s growth, and contributes to a kinder, more connected world? A place where you are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow and learn? Wildflowers Learning Center may be the place for you! We are looking for full-time Early Childhood Education Teachers who are interested in: • Making an impact on the world., • Helping us exceed parents’ expectations of what childcare can be., • Growing in their career with support from the company., • Being a part of a cohesive team of professionals., • Bringing a warm, enthusiastic, and thoughtful approach to working with young children. Duties • Implementing the school's curriculum, • Establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environment, • Supervising daily activities in the classroom, • Implement the school's curriculum, • Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environment, • Supervise daily activities in the classroom, • Supports different classrooms, roles and age groups, • Observes and assesses children's development, • Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, • Creates lesson plans, • Follows the classroom's routine, • Conducts parent/teacher conferences twice a year, • Sets developmentally appropriate expectations for children and use positive reinforcement techniques for child behaviors using Conscious Discipline techniques, • Lifts children and/or equipment, • Bends, sits on the floor, and stands for extended periods of time, • Consistently exhibits a warm, supportive attitude towards children, • Adapts to changes within the program, • Performs other duties as required, • Contributes to a positive work environment, • Willing to have fun! Requirements • Has a positive attitude and reliable work ethic, • Able to consistently work on a set schedule from Monday – Friday, 8 hours plus 1 lunch hour, all year-round, • Able to pass a background check, • Has a passion for working with children!, • Communication skills, • Able to meet or exceed the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher, • CPR/AED First Aid certified within the first 3 months, • Able to develop and implement the school's curriculum to foster the love of learning, • Has the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations., • Positive role model, • At least 18 years old, • High School Diploma or GED, • Registry of Wisconsin certificate or ability to become lead teacher certified is required (we provide all materials to reach lead teacher certification)., • 15 hours of training in infant and toddler care for teachers assigned to this age group. Must be completed within 6 months after assuming the position. Nice To Haves • Meets or exceeds the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher, • Has previous experience in the early childcare field, • CPR/First Aid, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Abuse and Neglect and SIDS trainings completed, • Pyramid model, WMLES, Strengthening families trainings completed, • Lead certified, • Infant and Toddler certified Benefits • Supportive team environment with a focus on both professional and personal wellness, • Constant classroom support, • Family friendly environment with fun activities planned to engage the preschool community, • Competitive wages with a well-rounded compensation package, • 2 personal days and 3 sick days on your first year. Starting on your first anniversary, 2 personal days, 3 sick days plus one week of vacation; vacation weeks increase with each anniversary up to 30 days, • Paid holidays after 90 days, • 50% of insurance coverage through Dean Health, • Paid weekly planning time, staff meetings, 3 professional development days, • 1 hour break every day, • Anniversary and performance bonuses, • 50% of employee childcare discount, dependent on availability., • Career path advancement programs, • A family friendly work environment, • Respectful, inclusive, work culture, • Consistent co-workers, • Support in all facets of your job