Early Childhood - Teacher Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Nice To Haves

Applicants must be dependable, dedicated, self starters, willing to work independently and work well with others.

Applicants are willing to work with children ages 6 weeks- 12 years, mixed age groups.

Applicants should have high energy, the ability to work, listen and assist children throughout their day.

Applicants must be a professional communicator both with children, coworkers and parents / clients.

Responsibilities also include but are not limited to : maintain a professional attitude and classroom, meet the needs of children in care, maintain a clean and safe environment.

It is preferred that the candidate is certified as required by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, but will assist and train if right fit.

Benefits