Teaching Staff
We serve an urban demographic, we prefer candidates with experience in urban education, but it is not necessary.
A Lead Preschool Teacher must:
Minimum Qualifications are that you be fully certified to work in the Childcare Profession.
Be fully qualified to work as a daycare teacher at a licensed childcare facility in the state of WI.
Submit to various background checks.
Be CP certified or obtain certification upon hire
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
Be available for full-time employment and available to work as late as 6:30 pm
Have dependable transportation
REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
Be customer service orientated and professional
Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Hearts and Minds Childcare
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
QUALIFICATIONS
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences
Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy
Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
