Toddler Child Care Teacher

Encompass Early Education and Care, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); Presencial; USD 24 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Encompass Early Education and Care, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Early Childhood Educator to support children's development using the HighScope curriculum, emphasizing health, safety, and well-being. You will observe, document, and reflect to guide instruction and partner with families.

You will maintain professional relationships with colleagues, ensure confidentiality, and align practice with DCF, NAEYC, and Encompass standards while promoting belonging, autonomy, and dignity.

Qualificações

• Meet Wisconsin DCF minimum education requirements.
• Lead Educators must meet DCF and NAEYC requirements.
• Experience with HighScope or play-based curriculum preferred.
• Experience with Conscious Discipline preferred.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children by sight and sound to ensure safety, well-being, and emotional security.
• Lower and rise from low chairs or the floor to support developmentally appropriate care.
• Lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Relate professionally with children and adults through respectful, responsive, and ethical interactions aligned with NAEYC standards.
• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and confidentially with children, families, and colleagues.
• Meet physical examination and background check requirements per regulatory standards.
• Use classroom technology to enhance communication and track developmental progress.
• Maintain dependable attendance and flexibility to meet DCF teacher/child ratio requirements.

Conhecimentos

Child supervision

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Observation & assessment

Physical stamina

Formação académica

DCF education requirements (Wisconsin)

NAEYC education/lead qualification

Registry Wisconsin recognition

HighScope experience preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Utilizing the HighScope curriculum and related assessment and guidance philosophies, Early Childhood Educators support children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development while ensuring health, safety, and well-being. Responsibilities align with NAEYC Professional Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct, with a commitment to developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices.

Educators establish warm, nurturing relationships, recognize individual strengths, needs, cultures, and abilities, and promote each child’s sense of belonging, autonomy, and dignity. Through observation, documentation, and reflection, they use assessment data to support learning and guide instructional decisions.

In partnership with families, educators communicate respectfully and maintain confidentiality, recognizing families as essential partners. They collaborate professionally with colleagues, contributing to a supportive and ethical learning community. Practices align with Encompass, DCF, and NAEYC standards.

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise children by sight and sound to ensure safety, well‑being, and emotional security.
2. Ability to lower and rise from low chairs or the floor, reaching children quickly to ensure safety and support developmentally appropriate care.
3. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. as needed.
4. Relate professionally with children and adults through respectful, responsive, and ethical interactions aligned with NAEYC standards.
5. Communicate professionally, respectfully, and confidentially with children, families, and colleagues.
6. Meet physical examination and background check requirements per ethical and regulatory standards.
7. Use classroom technology to enhance communication, record developmental progress, and support classroom responsibilities ethically and accurately.
8. Maintain dependable attendance and flexibility to meet DCF teacher/child ratio requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility and Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for extended periods. Must be able to move quickly in response to emergencies or child needs
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry children, supplies, and equipment, typically up to 30 pounds.
• Visual and Auditory Acuity: Must be able to observe children closely for safety and developmental monitoring. Ability to hear and respond to children's needs and environmental cues (e.g., alarms, crying).
• Manual Dexterity: Required for tasks such as writing, typing, handling small objects, and assisting with classroom activities.
• Health and Safety Certifications: Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, including pediatric-specific training.
• Environmental Tolerance: Must be comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, including playground supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Teachers will be registered as members of The Registry, Wisconsin’s Recognition System for The Early Childhood Education and Care Profession.

• All Assistant Educators must meet the minimum education requirements prescribed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Lead Educators must meet the education requirements defined by DCF as well as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Prior experience with High Scope or other play-based curriculum preferred
• Prior experience with Conscious Discipline preferred
• Prior experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred