4K Wrap Around Program - Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a full-time 4K Wrap Around Program - Lead Teacher responsible for coordinating the curriculum and managing daily classroom activities. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education with strong communication and leadership skills, and will create a safe, engaging environment for children's growth and learning. A commitment to professional development and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

No weekend or evening work - Monday thru Friday

Paid holidays and time off after probation

Lunch and snack provided

Comfortable, professional dress code

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate degree and professional child care experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
• A strong understanding of child development essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum and classroom activities.
• Evaluate children's development and ensure a safe, engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Child Development Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Cooperation

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification

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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.

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.

The salary is dependent upon education and experience and will be discussed during the interview.

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

• Minimum of Associate degree and professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in a second language
• Musical ability
• Interest in Yoga or other whole body exercise
• Interest in sign language
  
  

Benefits

• No weekend or evening work - Monday thru Friday only
• regular work schedule
• paid holidays and time off after probation period
• lunch and snack provided
• comfortable, professional dress code

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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