Little Sprouts Nursery School
Location
Beloit, WI | United States
Job description
Summary
Little Sprouts Nursery and Preschool is hiring a lead teacher for our 1 year old room. Position will be full time.
Individuals must be lead teacher qualified with preference given to candidates who have recent experience in a licensed childcare setting. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to working with children and plan on childcare being their long-term goal. Patience, a high level of observation, and positive communication skills are highly valued in this position.
In addition to the standard interview process, candidates may be asked to spend time in the classroom to get a better feel for the children, routine and center atmosphere.
This position is full-time with paid time off and sick time off available after the 90-day probationary period.
Duties - Lead by example
- Implement age-appropriate activities to actively engage children
- Encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Provide a healthy classroom environment
- Prepare and follow lesson plans
- Prepare and distribute monthly classroom newsletters
- Observe and record childhood milestones
- Complete portfolios for children in care
- Participate in bi-annual classroom conferences
Requirements Minimum state required classes, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Credential, or a relevant field. But, will train the right person.
- Infant CPR, or be willing to obtain
- Able to build respectful relationships with children, families, and co-workers
- Willingness to lead a small group of children and maintain an organized classroom
- Ability to create a safe warm environment for the children
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to lift and hold students
- Ability to stand, sit, walk on various surfaces inside and outside
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves Bilingual a plus
Level 7 or higher on the Registry
Benefits PTO, PAID HOLIDAYS, PAID BIRTHDAY OFF, PAID SICK TIME OFF, NO WEEKENDS
About Us Little Sprouts Nursery School values the beliefs that children are strong, competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn. We believe that children have a natural drive that makes them want to understand the world around and how the world relates to them. Children are capable of constructing their own methods of researching and learning, using everything from play to a variety of hands-on-learning experiences.
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Salary
$16 - $19 per hour
