Teacher - Preschool

SSM Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher at St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison to join their early childhood education program. This individual will foster a nurturing environment for children ages 3–5, promoting their development through thoughtful lesson planning and play-based learning. The ideal candidate will collaborate with families and team members while demonstrating strong communication and organization skills. Qualifications include at least one year of relevant experience and a diploma or relevant certification.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Ability to create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Plan activities aligned with students' abilities and interests.
• Ensure student health and safety during supervision.

Skills

Experience with preschool-aged children

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Organization skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Wisconsin Registry Certificate Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison is seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education program. The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences for preschool-aged children and fostering a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

This role supports children ages 3–5 years old and focuses on promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through thoughtful lesson planning and play-based learning aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

The Preschool Teacher will collaborate closely with families and team members, demonstrate strong communication and organization skills, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with preschool-aged children
• Wisconsin Registry Certificate Level 3 or higher (preferred)
• Strong child development knowledge for ages 3–5
• Ability to create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of the Director. Responsible for the supervision of an assigned group of children to insure their health and safety. Develop a well-balanced daily schedule and an age appropriate lesson plans, including activities to stimulate social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates opportunities for enhancing student skills. Plans and implements activities that are consistent with student abilities, interests and educational plans.
• Assists with school inclusion, inclusion in alternate school settings, the development of appropriate curriculum, workshop/life skills, speech and language, art, music, and adaptive physical education.
• Provides staff in-services.
• Maintains data and other records complying with all state, federal, department, and organization regulations
• Displays enthusiasm and appropriate energy level to maintain students motivation, cooperation, and participation.
• Encourages student independence in communication, decision making and other activities.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• One year experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Childhood Care and Education Certificate of Achievement Level 3 - The Wisconsin Registry

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma

N/A

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

8111000007 Child Care Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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