Early Childhood - Teacher

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must 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.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• 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.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Wisconsin Registry Certificate.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Mandated Reporter Training.
• Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training for Child Care Providers.
• Certificates and/or Trainings related to Early Childcare.

  Childcare Employee Discount 50% Off Hourly Rate

Noah's Ark staff members will receive a 50% tuition benefit. All staff will be eligible for this benefit on their first day of work at Noah's Ark Preschool and Childcare.

Paid Prep Time     Normal Hourly Rate

Each classroom receives 2 to 2 hours of paid time to prepare lesson plans, complete child developmental checklists, and update child portfolios. 

Mandatory Staff Meetings     $ 10.00 Stipend

Staff will receive a stipend added to their biweekly payroll check for attending monthly Staff Meetings scheduled 9 times per calendar year.

Mandatory Programs/Concerts $ 10.00 Stipend

Staff will receive a stipend added to their biweekly payroll check for attending after hours programs/concerts up to 2 times per calendar year.

AFLAC     $ 25.00 per Month

After a new teacher successfully completes a 90 Day Probationary Period, the staff is eligible to receive AFLAC Supplemental Insurance. Noah's Ark will pay $25.00 per month toward coverage. 

Teacher Referral Bonus     $ 250.00 per Referral

After a newly hired teacher successfully completes a 90 Day Probationary Period, the staff who referred the new teacher will receive a bonus check of $250.00.

Salary : $15