Child Care Teacher

Quad; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Quad is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Childcare Teacher in Sussex, Wisconsin. The role involves managing groups of young children, providing high-quality care, and ensuring a safe environment while communicating effectively with parents.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or similar, with at least 2 years of teaching experience preferred. Quad offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Experience with children in a child-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage groups of young children.
• Supervise and interact with children outdoors.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Communicate with parents daily.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Positive attitude and good people skills

Monitoring children in a child‑care setting

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Shaken Baby Certification

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Child Abuse and Neglect certification

Registered in Wisconsin Registry Program

Job description

Position: Childcare Teacher (Full‑Time). Primary work hours Monday through Friday, flexible between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm. The teacher will support our top‑notch childcare team, providing high‑quality care to children of Quad employees and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage groups of young children to ensure a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.
• Supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions.
• Collaborate with other teachers.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Follow daily safety procedures such as cleaning and sanitization.
• Assist children with daily activities.
• Make daily observations of children's health, reporting conditions that require attention and documenting in compliance with state licensing requirements.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents on a daily basis.
• Show initiative for self‑improvement by attending conferences, courses and reading professional materials.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis. Education: An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Early‑Middle Childhood Education. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Early Childhood I, II, Infant/Toddler certifications
• CPR
• First Aid
• Shaken Baby Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training (Quad)
• Child Abuse and Neglect certification from an accredited school
• School Age certification
• Registered in Wisconsin Registry Program (Wisconsin Early Care Professional Development)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds several times a day.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Positive attitude and good people skills.
• Monitoring children in a child‑care setting.
• Completing daily routine forms per center and state licensing requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys.
• Mediating conflict between children.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, families, and children.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity required.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quad is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging— a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Quad maintains a drug‑free workplace.