Child Care Teacher

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a dedicated Child Care Teacher to join their team in Menasha, WI. This role involves collaborating with staff to implement curriculum that meets the emotional and educational needs of children. Ideal candidates will have experience in child care settings and possess strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Teaching in a child care center or nursery school.
• Supervising others, preferably in a day care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in long-range planning for curriculum and goals.
• Complete and communicate curriculum plans to assistant teachers.
• Maintain a positive environment for each child throughout the day.

Skills

Effective leadership

Communication

Supervising others

Education

Meet requirements set by licensing regulations

Job description

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The Child Care Teacher should be a team member with the Directors and Staff in working toward the overall mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Salvation Army.

About The Role

• Assist the Director in long-range planning with regard to curriculum, philosophy and goals.
• Complete monthly, weekly, and daily curriculum plans in time for the group and communicate these plans to assistant teachers and aides.
• Implement the curriculum meeting the emotional, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of the children in keeping with the philosophy and mission of the Salvation Army.
• Maintain an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience throughout the school day.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child. Comfort distress immediately and provide a curriculum that helps each child develop to the fullest in each area of development.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the program's policies, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures, and to be ready to implement these if necessary.
• Help volunteers to maintain a professional attitude toward the program, the children, and the staff, and assist if needed with appropriate communication. Be an example of professional behavior and appropriate communication at all times.
• Plan, prepare, and care for the environment.
• Create and maintain Portfolios by Young Star standards.
  
  

Staff

• Participate in ongoing training of staff through in-service, training, staff meetings, orientation and other so designated programs.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and updating. Ensure that curriculum is in keeping with our philosophy.
  
  

Parent

• Communicate frequently with families, children and other staff both verbally and in writing. Cooperate with Director and Assistant in carrying out the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Maintain close touch with the community and parents to foster understanding of the day care program and needs.
  
  

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education: Meet requirements set by licensing regulations and accreditation criteria.

• Teaching in a child care center or nursery school.
• Supervising others, preferably in a day care setting.
• Effective leadership and communication.
  
  

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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