Early Childhood DC - Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Town of Winneconne (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to create a nurturing and safe environment for children. This role involves planning engaging activities, fostering positive relationships with families, and ensuring adherence to developmental standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and teamwork skills, along with a passion for child development. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers a rewarding experience in early childhood education.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Professional development

401(k) with employer match

Child care discounts

Employer-paid continuing education

Tuition assistance

Weekly planning time

Classroom supplies

Fun, supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in child care settings and a passion for children.
• Ability to pass background and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs and develop positive relationships with children.
• Assist children with eating, diapering, and toileting.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of Child Development

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Summary

The Lead Teacher supports other Teachers and the Director by creating a caring and safe environment for children and planning activities to enhance care and education quality. The role requires good communication, listening skills, and teamwork. Responsibilities include implementing educational programs, developing positive relationships with children and parents, observing and documenting children's interests and progress, and ensuring developmentally appropriate activities based on children's needs.

Understanding children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development is essential to foster a safe, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment. The Teacher must effectively communicate with children and adults, guide teacher assistants, and address parental concerns.

Duties

• Assist children with eating, diapering, and toileting.
• Implement curriculum activities and encourage participation.
• Engage actively in activities, maintain cleanliness, safety, and classroom materials.
• Communicate regularly with parents through discussions and reports.
• Promote self-help and hygiene behaviors through modeling.
• Ensure smooth daily transitions from home to the center.
• Keep appropriate logs.
• Maintain a high-quality Youngstar classroom.
• Follow center policies and licensing standards.
• Develop and maintain a professional growth plan.

Requirements

• Desire to positively impact others' lives.
• Loving to give hugs.
• Passion for children.
• Experience in child care settings.
• High energy, teamwork skills, and understanding of child development.
• Ability to pass background and health screenings.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable attendance.
• Common sense.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 30 credits.
• Outgoing personality and sense of humor.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and professional development days.
• Christmas and spring break time off.
• Weekends off.
• Child care discounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-paid continuing education and scholarships.
• Stipends, tuition assistance, and apprenticeship programs.
• Weekly planning time and classroom supplies.
• Direct deposit and a fun, supportive work environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting