Lead Infant Teacher

Young Child Development Center, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Young Child Development Center, Inc. in Neenah, WI, is seeking a qualified Child Care Teacher to plan and carry out a daily program that nurtures the physical and developmental needs of a group of young children. You will assess each child’s needs and partner with families to support growth.

Candidates should be professionally prepared in early childhood education, meet licensing requirements, and work collaboratively with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Teacher preparation in early childhood education or development.
• Follows licensing and YoungStar requirements.
• Ability to assess and meet individual child needs.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills responsibilities per the center's educational philosophy.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Completes health and safety reporting as required by licensing.
• Maintains punctuality and attendance.
• Interacts with children to promote growth and development using approved care techniques.
• Builds positive relationships with families and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication with families

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Child development/early childhood education degree or coursework

Tools

Pyramid Model

Job description

This position is open at our sister site-Early Learning Center located in Neenah Wisconsin. Location Address: 2425 Industrial Dr. Neenah WI 54956

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for planning and carrying out a daily program designed to nurture and meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of young children.This person must be able to effectively assess and supervise the needs of individual children.The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development and must be prepared to meet the requirements of the licensing and YoungStar agencies.This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.

What You'll Do

• Fulfills all responsibilities in accordance with the center's educational philosophy.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children. Assures that the health, safety, dignity, and basic rights of each child are protected. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
• Completes all legally-required reporting for the health and safety of the child. Is compliant to all licensing rules and center policies. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
• Maintain time management, punctuality and attendance.
• Performs a variety of duties related to supervising and interacting with children to enhance their growth and development,and ensures their safety using approved behavior guidance and care giving techniques that support the overall program objectives. Utilizes skills in the Pyramid Model as well as Youngstar.
• Participates in activities that promote professionalism. Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
• Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
• Has clear communication skills with parents and works to build a relationship with families to provide care that is inclusive of the family.