Co-Lead Infant Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Sjamilwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign On Bonus!

Job summary

St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee seeks a Co-Lead Infant Teacher to assist in daily programming for infants in the Early Childhood program. You will work with the Lead Infant Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate care and education while communicating with families as a primary SJA liaison.

This role reports to the ECEC Director and requires collaboration, planning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field required.
• Level 9 or above on the Registry.
• 1+ years experience within early care working in a licensed childcare setting.
• Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills.
• Interest and ability to support children and their families.
• Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members.
• Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistent compliance and meets all licensing regulations
• Teaching practices that are planned and executed reflect developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Classroom environment is in compliance with licensing standards: cleaned; well-organized; maintained and refreshed with appropriate learning centers, displays and bulletin boards
• Educational materials and toys are cleaned, sanitized, in good repair, stored and organized to optimize child safety and use
• Maintains and refreshes well designed, child-focused bulletin boards that reflect children’s work and interests
• Develops and implements lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, SJA philosophy and policies
• Enforces policies and procedures that ensure our compliance with the WI Department of Children and Families licensing requirements and accreditation standards
• Maintains supervision of children assigned to him/her at all times--alert to signs of illness or stress; informs Program Supervisor regarding children who may be showing signs of physical, emotional, or developmental problems
• Ensures each family’s right to information about their child’s progress while maintaining privacy and confidentiality, at all times
• Extends excellent service to all children and families
• Communicates verbally and in writing all pertinent information to assist in family satisfaction
• Establishes appropriate relationships with children, parents/guardians, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects children/families’/staff rights
• Fosters an environment that allows children, their families and staff to develop to their fullest potential
• Cultivates positive relationships with children, parents and families
• Assists children and parents in orienting to- and making a smooth transition from home to Center and from classroom to classroom
• Solicits information from families about their cultural background and interests
• Maintains day-to-day communication with parents, including interpretation and follow through of the SJA philosophy and policies
• Participates in family-centered events within the Center and the community
• Ensures children have the opportunity to learn, progress and achieve developmentally appropriate outcomes
• Assists in developing lesson plans that are hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and incorporate activities which reflect the interests and life experiences of the children assigned -consistent with Creative Curriculum objectives
• Informs parents of their child’s developmental progress at least quarterly
• Assists in completing developmental assessment of individual children within the class and meet with families to discuss the assessment twice yearly
• Helps to establish and maintains individual child and classroom portfolios -transferring portfolios as the child matriculates through the Center
• Assesses the assigned children and uses information to plan and execute lessons
• Helps to maintain assessment records including written anecdotal notes on the attainment and progress towards each developmental goal
• Helps to maintain child and classroom records including weekly menus, meal counts, child attendance, and enrollment records
• Hours are Mon-Thurs 7:30-4:30 and Fridays 8:30-5:30
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Level 9+ Registry

1+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Planning skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee seeks a Co-Lead Infant Teacher to assist in daily programming for infants in the Early Childhood program. You will work with the Lead Infant Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate care and education while communicating with families as a primary SJA liaison.

This role reports to the ECEC Director and requires collaboration, planning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.