What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Early Childhood Teacher - NOW HIRING! position at Wauwatosa Day Care & Learning Centers?
EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS!
Toddler Position Hours:
8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Monday - Friday) No Weekends!
Description:
Our child care teachers provide a warm, nurturing, safe and developmentally appropriate environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. The applicant will cultivate relationships with families and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have:
* Respect for and dedication to working with children while facilitating a safe environment.
* Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents and colleagues.
* Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive guidance.
* Independent, self-motivated with a positive attitude.
* Drive to exceed classroom and professional goals while maintaining the highest standard of excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Plan, schedule and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children.
* Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing which permits the children to grow and explore.
* Respect the dignity and rights of all children.
* Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities.
* Plan weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline.
* Establish and maintain good communication with parents through parent conferences twice a year and on a daily, informal basis.
* Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities.
* Perform classroom related maintenance duties (sweeping, mopping, etc.)
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Position Requirements:
* Experience working with children in a licensed, group child care setting. (Preferred, not required)
* Courses in Early Childhood Education, Entry level child care courses (Introduction to Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher and Infant / Toddler certification) or certificate from The Registry showing completion of required courses.
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Ability to meet / follow Wisconsin State licensing requirements
* Ability to meet / follow NAEYC guidelines
* A passion for children!
Position Benefits:
* Competitive starting salary, based on Education and experience
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* AFLAC
* 401K
* Paid holidays
* Paid continuing education
* Paid Earned Time Off (ETO)
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Paid Birthday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19