Preschool 4K Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Wee Know is a Nationally Accredited and 5Star YoungStar center. We are looking for a compassionate, outgoing and dedicated teacher to fill a lead teaching position in our school. Our enrollment consists of 2 1/2 yr. old through 4K children during the school year and 3K through 3rd grade bound during the summer. Each classroom is staffed with a lead teacher and assistant teacher. Children are placed in one classroom with a teaching team for the entire school year (Sept. - May). This allows our teachers to follow each child's development throughout the year, and children are with their peer group. Candidate must have prior experience as a lead teacher and hold an Associates degree or higher. Position requires minimum of 32 hrs. per week, and is considered a full-time position. NO rotating schedules. Days and hours of work are consistent each week. Candidates are encouraged to view our website at Application is available on website.

• Interact with children on a one to one and group basis
• Set-up and maintain a clean, welcoming and inviting classroom
• Planning developmentally appropriate activities for children that follows WMELS standards
• Develop weekly lesson plans that include art, science, math, literacy, music and movement, and outdoor activities
• Work with assistant teacher in a team teaching setting, directing as needed.
• Engage children in small and large group activities as well as encourage independent skills
• Provide comfort, encouragement and support to all children
• Maintain individual portfolio for each student documenting development through antidotal notes, art, pictures, etc.
• Daily posting on Classroom Facebook Page for parents
• Outline monthly classroom activities for office to prepare and distribute Newsletter
• Plan occasional special days/lunches/parties/cooking days/field trips
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Fulfil yearly Continuing Education Requirements (paid by Wee Know)

• Associate Degree or higher
• At least 1-2 yrs. experience experience as a lead teacher in a school/center
• A strong understanding of child development
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Class management skills
• Experience in writing lesson plans
• WMELS training preferred but will train
• Ability to implement school resources to benefit children's development
• Ability to be flexible and able to adjust program plan to best benefit children
• Ability to communicate with other staff, parents, and children in a positive manner
• Ability to relate to children with joy, compassion, sensitivity and encouragement
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, and good judgement
• Physical stamina to perform duties
• Must clear full background check, fingerprinting and health check required by the St. of WI
• Fulfil yearly Continuing Education requirement

• CPR training
• Experience with different age groups of children
• Taught in team teaching setting prior
• Enjoys being creative and thinks outside the box
• Brings a favorite skill or hobby that could benefit others

• Personal Days/Vacation Days
• Holidays (full time staff only - 32 hrs min. per week)
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuing Education offerings paid by Wee Know School
• 50% discount on preschool/childcare tuition
• Support of TEACH Scholarship program, REWARD, and Credential Programs