Early Childhood Teacher: Nurturing, HighScope Educator

Encompass Child Care Inc; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Child Care Inc. is seeking a Child Care Teacher to provide high-quality early learning experiences using the HighScope curriculum.

You will create a safe, inclusive, engaging classroom that supports each child's growth and belonging. Responsibilities include supervising children, building positive relationships with families and staff, communicating effectively, and documenting progress to guide development in partnership with families.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with The Registry.
• Lead Educators must meet the education requirements established by DCF and NAEYC.
• Must obtain Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, Abusive Head Trauma Prevention, and mandated reporter training.
• Prior experience in an early childhood education setting required.
• Experience with HighScope or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Utilize classroom technology and software to support communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team and support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain attendance and scheduling flexibility to meet DCF ratios.
• Complete required background checks and regulatory training.
• Uphold agency values and mission in daily work.
• Ensure practices align with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar standards.

Skills

Active supervision

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety-consciousness

Education

Registry eligibility

DCF/NAEYC education standards

Pediatric First Aid

CPR/AED

Mandated reporter training

Background checks

Tools

Classroom software

Job description

Encompass Child Care Inc. is seeking a Child Care Teacher to provide high-quality early learning experiences using the HighScope curriculum.

You will create a safe, inclusive, engaging classroom that supports each child's growth and belonging. Responsibilities include supervising children, building positive relationships with families and staff, communicating effectively, and documenting progress to guide development in partnership with families.