Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1/2 off child care

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acquire4Hire in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Teacher responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating curriculum, and managing day-to-day classroom operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development, and the ability to foster a positive team environment. Benefits include half off child care, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High energy and the ability to foster a team environment.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum through classroom activities.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Communicate regularly with parents about child progress.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Strong understanding of child development

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Foundational Courses or Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. 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. The Teacher 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.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• 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

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational Courses or Degree in ECE

Benefits

• 1/2 off child care
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays