Early Childhood Educator II

Acquire4Hire; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AFLAC

Life insurance ($15k)

11 paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Professional Development

403b retirement

Job summary

Acquire4Hire seeks an early childhood education assistant to support ECE llls with daily activities and lesson planning, ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment. You’ll work closely with ECE teaching teams to guide practice and maintain compliance with licensing standards.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in ECE, Registry Level 12+, and at least three years of classroom experience, with a proven ability to serve diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Registry Level 12 or higher is required.
• Minimum of three years of classroom experience.
• Experience with a diverse population is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist ECE lll with daily activities and lesson planning to meet the needs of children in our care.
• Work under the direction of ECE lll and EHS/HS Coordinator to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Apply knowledge of early childhood education best practices to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for young children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families and caregivers, ensuring smooth transitions between classrooms and other settings.
• Support assessment of children’s development and provide input for bi-annual evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to licensing regulations and best practices.

Skills

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Professional standards

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

Our ideal candidate will develop and sustain high-quality development and learning environments with staffing and support models that provide frequent access to ECE lll’s for guidance. They will serve as an effective member of ECE teaching teams, guiding the practice of ECEl’s, and work closely with ECE ll’s to ensure a high level of quality in early childhood education.

About This Role

Our ideal candidate will develop and sustain high-quality development and learning environments with staffing and support models that provide frequent access to ECE lll’s for guidance. They will serve as an effective member of ECE teaching teams, guiding the practice of ECEl’s, and work closely with ECE ll’s to ensure a high level of quality in early childhood education.

What You'll Do

• Assist ECE lll with daily activities and lesson planning to meet the needs of children in our care.
• Work under the direction of ECE lll and EHS/HS Coordinator to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Apply your knowledge of early childhood education best practices, including the Professional Standards and Competencies, to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for young children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families and caregivers, ensuring a smooth transition between classrooms and other early learning settings.
• Support the assessment of children’s development and provide input for bi-annual evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all applicable licensing regulations and early childhood best practices.
• Supervise and evaluate childcare assistants and volunteers, and contribute to staff meetings and in-service training.
• Keep accurate records, including attendance and time sheets, and report any suspected abuse to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by ECE lll and EHS/HS Coordinator.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Registry Level 12 or higher required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom experience.
• Experience with a diverse population is a must

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance (Malaika pays 70% of premium)
• Vision insurance
• AFLAC
• $15,000 life insurance policy (Free)
• 11 paid holidays
• Performance bonuses
• Professional Development opportunities
• 403b retirement (No company match)