What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre School Teacher position at Tiny Green Trees?
Tiny Green Trees Nature Based Childcare Center & Forest School in Milwaukee, WI is looking to hire one Full Time pre school teacher (ages 0-5 years old) to join our 30 person strong team. We are centrally located in Milwaukee on 921 N 49th St. next to Doyne Park. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic, nature loving & passionate human.
At Tiny Green Trees we our cornerstone values are as follows:
Eco Friendly: A respectful and intentional seasonally planned nature-based program that demonstrates a healthy, nurturing, and homelike environment that promotes sustainability and environmental literacy.
Community Culture: Supportive, trustworthy, consistent, and compassionate community that inspires a growth mindset through clear communication and the ability to overcome obstacles together.
Leadership: A safe indoor and outdoor environment that teaches practical life skills, problem solving, and kindness in an equitable, inclusive, and non discriminatory manner.
Benefits
Competitive wages based on years of experience and education
Holiday PTO (no nights or weekend shifts)
10 PTO days
Simple IRA retirement plan
Ally Health 24 hour virtual doctor services
Tuition scholarships for staff children (when available)
Dental Plan
Regular training and education that aligns with our mission and vision
Yearly review with wage increases
Positive, supportive work culture
LOTS of fresh air
Happiness in making a differences in the future of this world that we all share
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist Lead Teachers in daily rhythms and care of children
- Learn and implement nature-based curriculum that supports the development of the child
- Supervise children and keep accurate record of children in attendance while in the center and off site in the “beyond space”
- Constantly work outside in most weather conditions, 4-7 hours per day
- Prepare organic meals and snacks in the center
- Communicate with children, parents, and other staff members
- Traverse a variety of landscape
- Position self in order to properly care for children
- Move and transport children weighing up to 50 pounds
- Complete 20 hours of continuing education per year
- Attend monthly staff meetings (usually held on the 2nd Saturday of the month)
- Strong social skills, able to professionally work in a team
- Maintain excellent attendance and dependability per our attendance policy
- If availability allows, be able to work up to 10.5 hours a day
- Detect temperatures and flavors of served food
Non Essential Job Functions:
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing classrooms, kitchen, and storage areas
- Complete closing and/or opening procedures
- Understanding and ability to learn how to use BrightWheel and Homebase applications
- Ability to learn about and help take care of the center’s garden and other spaces
Qualifications
- Candidates must be Lead Teacher Qualified to apply
- Candidates must be able to pass a background check
- High Education degree, credentials, or certificates
We are looking forward to reading your application and thank you for your interest in our unique company where "We Grow Healthy Children!"
