Child Care Teacher- Preschool Float
On-siteDe Pere, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment using the HighScope curriculum to support children's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while observing, documenting, and assessing developmental needs to guide intentional teaching. Maintain confidentiality and actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, ensuring compliance with DCF teacher-to-child ratios and licensing regulations. Utilize classroom technology for communication and program requirements. Complete mandatory certifications including Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, and Abusive Head Trauma Prevention. Prior experience in an early childhood education setting is required, with HighScope or Conscious Discipline experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Must be registered with or eligible to register with The Registry, Wisconsin's Recognition System for the Early Childhood Education and Care Profession.
- Lead Educators must meet the education requirements established by DCF and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Must obtain and maintain all required certifications and training, including Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, Abusive Head Trauma Prevention, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, and other training required by DCF, NAEYC, or Encompass.
- Prior experience in an early childhood education setting required.
- Ability to actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to utilize classroom technology and software to support communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations and ensure compliance with DCF teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks and meet regulatory requirements.
- Exhibits agency values in daily work and demonstrates commitment to the agency mission.
- Ensures classroom practices align with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar requirements.
- Ability to lift, carry, and assist children, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to move quickly and respond appropriately to children's needs and emergency situations.
- Ability to actively supervise children by sight and sound in classroom, playground, and outdoor environments.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with HighScope or Conscious Discipline preferred.
- Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program preferred.
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