Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$18 - $21 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 545 Zor Shrine Place Madison, Wisconsin open_in_new |
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Job Description
About This Role
What You'll Do
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Benefits
About This Role
We're on a mission to create a kinder, more connected world for children. Join us at Wildflowers Learning Center as a full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone thrives.
We're seeking individuals who share our passion for early childhood education and are eager to:
- Influence positive change in the world.
- Help us exceed parents' expectations of what childcare can be.
- Grow professionally with support from our organization.
- Collaborate with a cohesive team of like-minded professionals.
- Bring warmth, enthusiasm, and a thoughtful approach to working with young children.
What You'll Do
- Develops and implements a comprehensive curriculum to promote learning and growth
- Creates a safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environment
- Supervises daily activities and ensures the well-being of children in their care
- Supports diverse classrooms, roles, and age groups
- Observes and assesses children's development to inform teaching practices
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with families and communicates effectively with them
- Conducts regular parent/teacher conferences and sets developmentally appropriate expectations
- Consistently exhibits a warm and supportive attitude towards children and adapts to changes in the program
- Performs other duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the program
- Collaborates with colleagues to maintain a positive work environment
Requirements
- Able to consistently work on a set schedule from Monday – Friday, 8 hours plus 1 lunch hour, all year-round
- Has a passion for working with children!
- Has a positive attitude and reliable work ethic
- Able to pass a background check
- At least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Has the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
- Positive role model
- Registry of Wisconsin certificate or ability to become lead teacher certified is required (we provide all materials to reach lead teacher certification).
- 15 hours of training in infant and toddler care for teachers assigned to this age group. Must be completed within 6 months after assuming the position.
- Able to meet or exceed the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher
- Communication skills
- CPR/AED First Aid certified within the first 3 months
- Able to develop and implement the school's curriculum to foster the love of learning
- Lifts children and/or equipment
- Bends, sits on the floor, and stands for extended periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Meets or exceeds the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher
- Has previous experience in the early childcare field
- Infant and Toddler certified
- CPR/First Aid, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Abuse and Neglect and SIDS trainings completed
- Pyramid model, WMLES, Strengthening families trainings completed
- Lead certified
Benefits
- Supportive team environment with a focus on both professional and personal wellness
- Constant classroom support
- Family friendly environment with fun activities planned to engage the preschool community
- Competitive wages with a well-rounded compensation package
- 2 personal days and 3 sick days on your first year. Starting on your first anniversary, 2 personal days, 3 sick days plus one week of vacation; vacation weeks increase with each anniversary up to 30 days
- Paid holidays after 90 days
- 50% of insurance coverage through Dean Health
- Paid weekly planning time, staff meetings, 3 professional development days
- 1 hour break every day
- Anniversary and performance bonuses
- 50% of employee childcare discount, dependent on availability.
- Career path advancement programs
- A family friendly work environment
- Respectful, inclusive, work culture
- Consistent co-workers
- Support in all facets of your job
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