2nd grade School Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Medical and Dental (Malaika pays 70%

11 paid holidays

$15,000 life insurance policy (Free)

Job summary

Malaika Early Learning Center in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced teacher to foster a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. You will promote physical, social-emotional, and intellectual growth through developmentally appropriate curricula and collaborative planning.

Responsibilities include assessing student progress, planning daily instruction, differentiating for diverse learners, and partnering with parents and community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required.
• At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of Head Start and national/ Wisconsin early education standards.
• Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, structured learning environment focused on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and character development.
• Ensure physical safety and well-being of students on school grounds and during off-campus activities.
• Evaluate student progress through regular, varied assessments.
• Develop learning objectives and professional goals reflecting student needs.
• Track progress of curricular objectives for each unit across the year.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, including conferences.
• Plan daily instruction aligned with curriculum, standards and scope.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson plans and differentiation.
• Use diverse teaching strategies to support all learners.
• Integrate technology to support student learning.
• Maintain student records as required.
• Attend school events and participate in committees; support recruitment efforts.
• Assist with partnerships with contracted services as needed.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Head Start experience (preferred)

Wisconsin DPI license (Early Childhood) preferred

Tools

Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

NAEYC standards

Common Core State Standards

Head Start Performance Standards

Head Start/early education curricula

Job description

About This Role

Teachers at Malaika Early Learning Center are held to the highest standards and are required to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, while facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote optimal physical, social/emotional, and intellectual growth of young children.

About This Role

Teachers at Malaika Early Learning Center are held to the highest standards and are required to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, while facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote optimal physical, social/emotional, and intellectual growth of young children.

What You'll Do

• Develop a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment so that all students are invested in their academic excellence, social/emotional growth, and character development, and can fulfill their potential.
• Provide for the physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.).
• Evaluate individual student academic progress and achievement through regular and varied assessments.
• Develop student learning objectives and professional practice goals that reflect the needs of your students and your own learning on their behalf.
• Use an effective system for tracking student progress and mastery of curricular objectives for each unit and throughout the school year.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents/caregivers regarding student growth and achievement, including at least two Parent-Teacher Conferences over the course of the year.
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of scope/sequence set by the curriculum, state standards and other learning standards.
• Routinely collaborate with colleagues in developing, delivering and reflecting on lesson plans, student centered goals, and instruction in order to recognize growth/achievement and address gaps in growth/achievement accordingly.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to promote learning across all developmental and academic domains.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students through a variety of differentiation strategies.
• Integrate technology appropriately to support student learning.
• Utilize positive, developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies and demonstrate responses to behaviors that are respectful to the integrity of each child.
• Maintain student records as required by Malaika Early Learning Center.
• Attend school activities/events and serve on event committees.
• Participate in professional development trainings and collaborate with colleagues to integrate best practices for continuous improvement.
• Comply with requirements related to partnerships with contracted services such as First Stage, Wehr Nature Center, and Title I Services.
• Assist with student recruitment efforts as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

Requirements

• At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Head Start experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children standards
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards

Nice To Haves

• Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License, preferred (Early Childhood, birth- age 8, prioritized) preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement PlanProfessional Development
• Medical and Dental (Malaika pays 70% of premiums)

• Vision (Voluntary)
• 403 b retirement plan
• PTO
• AFLAC (Voluntary)
• 11 paid holidays
• $15,000 life insurance policy (Free)
• Potential for monthly bonuses due to our 5 star Youngstar rating
• Professional Development opportunities