What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4K Preschool Elementary Teacher position at Northstar Early Learning Center?
Reports to: Director and Onalaska School District
Incentive: Competitive pay plus FREE childcare
Our Company
At Northstar Early Learning Center, our mission is to provide a premier child development experience that is both educational and affordable. Our staff is committed to working with parents to create a learning environment that sparks a child’s creativity and curiosity and nurtures a healthy body. We are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about teaching and possess an unwavering commitment to their students.
Our Job Opening:
We are looking for a talented preschool teacher for children ages 4 and up. A typical day would include some teacher-directed instruction, many "hands-on" activities, and opportunities for child-initiated play.
4K programs are typically learning programs for four-year-old children residing within specific school districts that are located near the learning center. Children will be enrolled in the school district's 4-year-old program but will be taught at our location. Usually, these programs are one session per day, taught in the morning.
Position is full time.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and implement curriculum;
- Assist in preparing breakfast and snack for children;
- Regulate rest periods;
- Redirect or initiate other measures to control behavior;
- Change diapers as needed;
- Help with dressing a child when needed;
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children;
- Keep organized daily sheet for each child;
- Communicate daily with parents;
- Observe and monitor children’s play activities;
- Organize and participate in recreational activities;
- Sanitize toys;
- Organize and store toys in activity areas;
- Support children’s emotional and social development;
- Set up conferences with parents 3 times per year;
- Supervision of teachers in your classroom;
- Provide leadership to assistant and part time teachers in your classroom;
- All other duties and responsibilities as determined by center management
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a bachelors degree and a strong interest in children's education.
Desired Experience:
- Degree and/or certifications in Elementary and Early Childhood Development from a Nationally or State Accredited Institution;
- Microsoft office, Web Browser, Email, Fax.
Abilities required:
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly;
- Must be able to sit down on floor to play with children;
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time;
- Must be able to attend work as required;
- Microsoft office, Web Browser, Email, Fax.
Work Environment:
You will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There can be several activities and situations happening at once, and you must supervise and provide a safe environment to all children always.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
