Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Established in 1962, Rooted Rising - Washington Park (formerly UMCS) has a deep commitment to and long-standing presence in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood, where it has provided a wide range of social service programs and assistance to low-income, marginalized families, including childcare, supportive housing, community health promotion, community organizing, emergency food pantry and family resource center services, and social work.

Having served as a staple in the Washington Park neighborhood since 1998, The Growing Tree Children's Center looks to take on new initiatives as we continue to grow. Our goal is to transition from traditional childcare to early education with an emphasis on outdoor education. A move that requires a shift in focus from simple care to intentional, structured planning and environments, as we immerse ourselves in holistic learning using the world around us.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team of educators and contribute to the growth and development of our young learners. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and meet the qualifications outlined below, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Maximize the early learning environment's potential for nature-based, child-centered learning.
• Engage in outdoor activities with children at least 30% of the day, as weather permits
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.
• Observe and assess the progress of each child and provide feedback to parents or guardians on their child's development.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

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About Us

Established in 1962, Rooted Rising - Washington Park (formerly UMCS) has a deep commitment to and long-standing presence in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood, where it has provided a wide range of social service programs and assistance to low-income, marginalized families, including childcare, supportive housing, community health promotion, community organizing, emergency food pantry and family resource center services, and social work.

Having served as a staple in the Washington Park community since 1998, The Growing Tree Children's Center looks to take on new initiatives as we continue to grow. Our goal is to transition from traditional childcare to early education with an emphasis on outdoor education. A move that requires a shift in focus from simple care to intentional, structured planning and environments, as we immerse ourselves in holistic learning using the world around us.