Float Child Care Teacher

About the role

The Child Care Teacher provides high-quality early learning experiences that support children's physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth. Utilizing the HighScope curriculum and related assessment and guidance practices, this position creates a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes each child's sense of belonging, independence, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Utilize classroom technology and software to support communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations and ensure compliance with DCF teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure classroom practices align with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, and assist children, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with or eligible to register with The Registry, Wisconsin's Recognition System for the Early Childhood Education and Care Profession.
• Lead Educators must meet the education requirements established by DCF and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Must obtain and maintain all required certifications and training, including Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, Abusive Head Trauma Prevention, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, and other training required by DCF, NAEYC, or Encompass.
• Prior experience in an early childhood education setting required.
• Experience with HighScope or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program preferred.

Skills

• Ability to create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children.
• Ability to observe, assess, and respond to children's developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Ability to implement curriculum, plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and support children's growth and development.

Benefits

Encompass offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the program.