Lead Teacher - Children's Center (2 Openings, Extended)

About the role

The Children's Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks two Lead Teachers (Early Childhood Education Teacher, TL019).

Job Duties

• Implement the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) through a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and Pyramid Model curriculum.
• Work with diverse groups of children and families, and utilize developmentally appropriate practices as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Provide care for children in a child-initiated learning environment for children ages 12 weeks to five years.
• Provide overall supervision and management of a classroom, including direct oversight of university student employees and students participating in practicum or observation experiences.
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate, child-led activities as part of a comprehensive program supporting children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly child-centered and nurturing learning environment.
• Evaluate individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed.
• Mentor new teachers and students.
• Maintain and document effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a daily program of care and activities for the assigned classroom (ages infant – 4-year-old Kindergarten).
• Contribute to the effective operation of the overall early education program.
• Ensure a safe, clean, orderly child-centered and nurturing learning environment.
• Individualize programming according to children's interests and developmental goals.
• Document and assess the children’s individual progress and the progress of the group as a whole using learning stories, documentation panels, classroom portfolios, in conjunction with authentic assessment and artifacts (photographs, work samples and anecdotal observations).
• Communicate regularly with families through day to day conversations, Kaymbu app and a Family Resource Board in the classroom.
• Support and encourage family participation in the educational process.
• Show respect for each child’s culture, background, and personal uniqueness.
• Oversee operational procedures within the classroom and in common areas as assigned.
• Monitor center sanitation procedures and promptly report any maintenance concerns to the Director.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people (staff, students, and families) from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field (preferred).
• Associate degree in education with a willingness to pursue further education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a team-teaching model.
• Current certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma, and sudden infant death syndrome (preferred).
• Meet all requirements of Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Daycare Centers (DCF 251), including physical exam and criminal background check.

Skills

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Starting salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.