Childcare Teacher

KidTown Academy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KidTown Academy in Milwaukee seeks a dedicated Childcare Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. You will plan and implement educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.

You will collaborate with colleagues, monitor progress, maintain health and safety standards, and build strong relationships with families. This full-time, on-site role offers growth opportunities and a welcoming, diverse learning community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children and families.
• Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that engage children in learning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children to explore and express themselves.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom, ensuring all health and safety regulations are met.
• Build strong relationships with children and their families, promoting open communication.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

Skills

Experience with young children

Strong communication

Lesson plan development

Child development knowledge

Patience and empathy

Job description

The Role

As a Childcare Teacher at KidTown Academy, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. You will plan and implement educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. Your role is essential in shaping the early learning experiences of our children.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that engage children in learning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children to explore and express themselves.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom, ensuring all health and safety regulations are met.
• Build strong relationships with children and their families, promoting open communication.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children and families.
• Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Nice to Have

• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Experience with special needs children or diverse learning environments.
• Additional training or coursework in early childhood education.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth. The role is on-site at our KidTown Academy location. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and help us create a diverse and inclusive environment for our children.