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Lead Childcare Teacher

Lead Childcare Teacher

TSL Roots Early Learning CenterWatertown, WI, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for high energy and loving people to add to our growing team. We are looking for people interested in working with 1, 2, and 3 year old students.

Our lead teachers will exhibit the following traits :

  • Demonstrate a genuine love for children, and respect children as individuals, not showing favoritism to any child
  • Have knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of young children (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Understand and support the mission, philosophy, purpose, and goals of TSL Roots
  • Maintain positive working relationships with teaching staff and families
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and desire to continue learning to increase knowledge and skills
  • Certified and up-to-date in CPR / AED (infant, child, and adult) / First Aid / Shaken Baby / SIDS
  • Communicate with children, families, and other staff to be clearly understood
  • Maintain confidentiality and refrain from gossip

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Prepare weekly lesson plans that address children’s goals and post them by 8 am on Monday
  • Maintain a warm, safe, orderly, and clean classroom environment
  • Display strong classroom management skills
  • Interact and play with children; do not simply supervise
  • Initiate positive daily contact with parents, share appropriate information, and treat all parents equally and with respect
  • Maintain up-to-date student records including daily reports medical logs, observations, assessments, and goals (updated at least monthly)
  • Supervise classroom assistant teacher by assigning tasks and ensuring they are completed

    • Requirements

    To follow WI State Licensing regulations, we require that all lead teachers :

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or equivelent
  • Undergo and pass a background check
  • Undergo and pass a pre-employment physical exam and TB skin test
  • Are certified in CPR, AED, and first aid within 90 days of beginning employment
  • Associates Degree or CDA

    • Nice To Haves

    Bachlelor's Degree in Education

    Benefits

    Paid time off, childcare discount, flexible scheduling, paid planning and training, holiday pay, salary based on experience and education

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