Preschool Teacher

About the role

First, click below to take a peek at what your classroom could look like: www.caringcenter.com/vmh

Some additional perks you may not normally see in our field: Paid Holidays, Paid Snow Days, SIMPLE IRA (Retirement Plan).

We are looking to add to our teaching team. We have been fortunate to have so many incredible teachers who choose to stay and grow with our school year after year -- our current tenure range is 2 to 39 years!

An ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching in a Montessori‑influenced classroom of 3‑5‑year‑olds.

This position would begin as a full‑time, long‑term substitute to cover a leave of absence, and transition to a permanent co‑teaching role upon the staff member’s return.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching team members to provide inclusive classrooms that accommodate diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Create visual schedules and consistent transition cues to help children independently navigate daily routines.
• Lead small‑group social emotional lessons utilizing role‑play, children’s literature and age‑appropriate “solution kits”.
• Engage with families – maintain casual daily touchpoints with parents during drop‑off and pick‑up windows to share quick, positive highlights and/or behavioral strategies.

Requirements

• Qualified Lead Teacher who meets Wisconsin childcare licensing benchmarks and has classroom experience.
• Required coursework: Introduction to the Child Care Profession.
• Required coursework: Skills & Strategies for the Child Care Teacher.

Skills

• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies.
• Familiarity with the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social‑Emotional Competence.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.
• Awareness of Wisconsin Registry Career Levels.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA)
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Snow Days
• Paid Inclement Weather Days
• No nights and weekends!

Schedule

This position begins as a full‑time, long‑term substitute to cover a leave of absence, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent co‑teaching role upon the staff member’s return. The role does not require nights or weekends.