Early childhood educator- Infant / toddler teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Little Lions Learning Center is looking for playful, enthusiastic, and passionate early childhood educators to join our team. We are looking for candidates based on experience, qualifications, values, and attitudes. We strive to have a team of passionate, positive, and like-minded individuals who understand the importance of creating and offering our students and families a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Holidays : Little Lions Learning Center closes for all major holidays, and all staff is guaranteed off.

Wellbeing : A caring and supportive work environment where you are valued for your amazing work. Our staff is the center of our learning center, and we make sure they know it. We also arrange social gatherings and team-building activities. All little Lion team members are given one half day off each month that is paid for self-care. These days are preplanned in advance.

Personal growth : Little Lions Learning Center supports each team member with continued professional development / growth, and we encourage further training.

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification.

WI Registry level 7 or higher

Prior early childhood experience

Benefits

Paid self-care hours

Professional development assistance

Health insurance