Early Childhood DC - Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher supports the other Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and planning activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. S/he implements a quality educational program and develops positive relationships with the children and their parents, observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs.

Teachers need to understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Helping children with eating, diapering/toileting,
• Assisting in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engaging in activities; managing cleanliness, safety and order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintaining frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encouraging self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Helping ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Keeping appropriate logs.
• Maintaining a Youngstar high quality classroom
• Following center policies and Wisconsin Licensing standards.
• Maintaining personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• The DESIRE to make a difference in the lives of others.
• MUST love to give hugs.
• Have a PASSION for children.
• Experience in child care setting.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Consistent, reliable attendance
• Common Sense

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Multi-tasking is a lifesaver!
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Outgoing personality
• Sense of humor!

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• A week off for Christmas each year
• A week off for spring break each year
• Weekends Off
• Reduced child care rates (up to 50%)
• Simple IRA plan with employer match aka 401(K) employer contribution
• Employer Paid continuing education
• Employer Sponsored Continuing Education
• Paid Professional Development Days
• Paid Time Off
• T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (education available at little to no cost to the employee)
• Reward Stipend program twice each year
• Tuition Assistance
• Apprenticeship Program Available
• Paid weekly planning time
• All classroom supplies provided
• Direct Deposit Bi-weekly
• Adorable Children
• Cooperative Parents
• Amazing Co-workers
• FUN work environment