Early Childhood-Teacher or Assistant for Implementing Learning through PLAY

Summary You must be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children than you ever have! This is by far one of the most joyous places to work, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. Yes, you will have many days where you go home completely exhausted, but you can't wait to go the next day to be greeted by those sweet, curious faces eager to see what amazing things you will do with them today. Teachers need to 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. Duties Duties include but are not limited to: helping children with eating, diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, keeping a Youngstar quality standard classroom, keeping appropriate logs and making sure everything is in compliance with The Learning Center Daycare LLC policies and procedures as well as Wisconsin Licensing standards. Requirements The DESIRE to make a difference in the lives of others. MUST love to give hugs. Have a PASSION for children. Experience in child care setting. 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. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Nice to Have Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Multi-tasking is a lifesaver! Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE. Benefits Paid holidays & vacations including a week off for Christmas and a week off for spring break Reduced child care rates (up to 50%) Simple IRA plan with employer match Paid continuing education T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (education available at little to no cost to the employee) Reward Stipend program twice each year Paid weekly planning time FUN work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr