Early Childhood - Pre-School

Sprout-Childcare,-LL; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO & Holiday Pay (21 days)

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Discount

Job summary

Sprout Childcare is seeking a dedicated Pre-School teacher to reinforce the ELM curriculum and support a cohesive three-teacher team. You will guide classroom activities, interact with families, and ensure safety, hygiene, and developmentally appropriate practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth in young learners within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of early childhood experience preferred.
• Be lead teacher certified or willing to pursue certification.
• High energy and ability to work well with staff, children and parents, fostering teamwork.
• Strong understanding of child development and social-emotional growth.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement The ELM curriculum.
• Lead by example and coach the teaching team to success.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and support growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are followed.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment with hygiene and safety.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to follow plans and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Communication with parents

Safety & hygiene

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

At Sprout, we believe small teacher to child ratios are important. As a Pre-School teacher, you will be a part of the three teacher team. The Teachers are responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teacher's must operate as a team player and must be flexible to allow the Specialists to visit. At Sprout, we believe in educating the whole child. We have invested in a daily Specialist that comes into each classroom to teach Language Arts. Weekly, we have Dance and Yoga teachers visit each room. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. Teachers must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement The ELM curriculum
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of professional early childhood experience.
• Be lead teacher certified or willing to complete the coursework needed to become lead certified.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development and social emotional development.
• Current Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to complete certification process.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Competitive Pay Range: $17-$20/hour
• 401(k): Employer contributes 3% of wages for retirement
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (employee contribution)
• Free Meals and Snacks
• Free Uniforms
• Paid Continuing Education
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Childcare Discount
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Holiday Pay (21 days)
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and growth.
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These comprehensive benefits demonstrate Sprout Childcare's commitment to the well-being and professional growth of its employees. They provide financial security, work-life balance, opportunities for personal and career development, and a supportive work environment.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent