Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Child Learning Center in Wisconsin is seeking an early childhood professional to join our team. A degree in early childhood education is required, and you must complete licensing paperwork prior to starting.

This full-time role offers opportunities to impact young learners and grow with the center. Responsibilities include designing engaging lessons, caring for children, maintaining a safe classroom, collaborating with families and staff, and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students on a daily basis, creating a supportive and engaging environment.
• Ability to complete a staff health report within thirty days of starting, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Ability to register with the certifying agency, meeting the necessary requirements for employment.
• Ability to complete required educational standards in a timely manner, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with colleagues, parents, and children.
• Willingness to share knowledge, skills, and talents with coworkers and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and caring for preschoolers, prioritizing their well-being and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
• Provide daily care and support for children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Establish a safe, respectful classroom by setting clear expectations and consequences.
• Share stories and read books to foster a love for literature and learning.
• Plan and lead activities that promote cognitive, physical, and social development.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with supervisors, parents, and child development specialists to address concerns.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about progress and needs.
• Adhere to administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for lessons and activities.
• Model healthy eating habits and personal hygiene practices.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Welcome children and engage them in activities that spark interest.
• Adjust teaching methods to meet unique needs and interests of each student.
• Clearly articulate lesson objectives and communicate them to children.
• Demonstrate activities and techniques to children.
• Arrange space to promote creativity, safety and motor development.
• Display students' work in an appealing, developmentally appropriate way.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Meet with colleagues to plan and schedule lessons for cohesive curriculum.
• Supervise and guide teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.
• Collaborate with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Plan and execute class projects, guest visits, experiential activities.
• Manage classroom equipment, materials, supplies, ensuring they're well-maintained.
• Clean and maintain the classroom environment to ensure safety and health.

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated early childhood professional to join our team at Creative Child Learning Center. As a fun-loving and organized individual, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. A degree in early childhood education is required, as well as the ability to complete all necessary paperwork and licensing requirements prior to starting. Compensation is based on degree, registry rating, experience, and hours worked.

About This Role

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated early childhood professional to join our team at Creative Child Learning Center. As a fun-loving and organized individual, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. A degree in early childhood education is required, as well as the ability to complete all necessary paperwork and licensing requirements prior to starting. Compensation is based on degree, registry rating, experience, and hours worked. A full-time position is available for the right candidate, with hours dependent on the center's needs.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Provide daily care and support for children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Establish a safe and respectful classroom environment by setting clear expectations and consequences.
• Share stories and read books to children, fostering a love for literature and learning.
• Plan and lead activities that promote cognitive, physical, and social development, such as arts and crafts, music, and field trips.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, identifying areas of strength and weakness.
• Collaborate with supervisors, parents, and child development specialists to address any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress and needs.
• Adhere to all administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for lessons and activities.
• Model healthy eating habits and personal hygiene practices.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Welcoming children to the school environment and engaging them in activities that spark their interest.
• Adjust teaching methods and materials to meet the unique needs and interests of individual students.
• Clearly articulate lesson objectives and communicate them to children.
• Demonstrate activities and techniques to children.
• Arrange the physical space to promote creativity, safety, and motor skill development.
• Display students' work in a manner that’s visually appealing and developmentally appropriate.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices.
• Meet with colleagues to plan and schedule lessons, ensuring a cohesive and engaging curriculum.
• Supervise and guide teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure a smooth and effective learning environment.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Plan and execute class projects, guest visits, and experiential activities that promote learning and engagement.
• Manage classroom equipment, materials, and supplies, ensuring they're well-maintained and up-to-date.
• Clean and maintain the classroom environment to ensure a safe and healthy space for children.

Requirements

• Ability to work with students on a daily basis, creating a supportive and engaging environment.
• Ability to complete a staff health report within thirty days of starting, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Ability to register with the certifying agency, meeting the necessary requirements for employment.
• Ability to complete required educational standards in a timely manner, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with colleagues, parents, and children.
• Willingness to share knowledge, skills, and talents with coworkers and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and caring for preschoolers, prioritizing their well-being and development.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Fluency in a second language, enabling communication with diverse families and communities.
• Musical skills, such as singing or playing an instrument, to enrich the learning environment.

Benefits

• Salary based upon education, registry rating, experience, and hours worked.

NO weekend or night time work. Strong staff of coworkers to support and learn from. Well established center with a good community reputation. Paid vacation time after probationary period.