Early Childhood - Toddler Teacher **Willing to Train**

Summary

St. Edwards Child Development Center, a nationally accredited program, is looking for a strong, energetic Early Childhood Teacher for our toddler classroom. We provide early childhood education and care in a way that engages families, celebrates our diversity of faiths and cultures, and provides a strong foundation for success. If you love working with toddlers and are looking for a positive and fun program to set your roots, look no further!

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must 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.

Full-Time Position hours are Monday-Friday

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Supervision and safety of the children assigned to his/her care
• Development of classroom environment, curriculum, and activities with child-specific goals
• Implement strategies to guide positive behaviors with ongoing interaction and play
• Complete Observations and assessments of children
• Conduct parent conferences twice a year
• Meet yearly continuing education requirements
• Attend all staff meetings and center-wide family after hour events
• Light housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A passion for working with children
• Reliable daily transportation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full state background check and fingerprint check.
• Must pass health screening.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, craw and lift children up to 40lbs.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Early Childcare Education preferred (will consider applicants with their ECE teacher certifications through the State of Wisconsin or CDA)

Benefits

Benefits:

*Paid Bi-Weekly Prep-Time

*Health/Dental/Vision Insurance                                               

*Generous Compensation (Based on Education, Qualifications, and experience)

*Pension Plan                                                

*Paid Sick/Personal/Vacation Leave

*Paid Holidays

*Tuition Assistance

*Childcare Discount

*Work/Life Balance Environment