Lead Teacher

The Nurturing Nook; Fox Point (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Nurturing Nook in Fox Point is hiring a Lead Teacher for our Toddler and Preschool classrooms. A high school diploma or GED is required, and the ability to pass all background checks is necessary. Level 6+ on the WI Registry is preferred.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. Compensation ranges from $16–$18 per hour, based on education and experience. We offer competitive pay, trainings, comprehensive benefits, a 401k match, and a supportive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required to qualify for the role.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• WI Registry Level 6+ preferred for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teachers with all classroom duties.
• Implement activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, creative and physical development.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and implement improvements.
• Create and maintain a clean and safe environment for children.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

WI Registry Level 6+ preferred

Job description

The Nurturing Nook in Fox Point is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher for our Toddler and Preschool age classrooms!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Level 6 or higher on the WI Registry preferred.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Compensation: $16-$18/hr, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teachers with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child's growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.

• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

The Nurturing Nook is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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