Child Care Teacher - Young Two's

Encompass Early Education and Care•Oconto Falls, WI

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher provides high-quality early learning experiences that support children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth. Using the HighScope curriculum and related assessment and guidance practices, the teacher creates a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes each child’s sense of belonging, independence, and well-being. The teacher recognizes and supports children’s individual strengths, interests, cultures, abilities, and developmental needs. Through observation, documentation, assessment, and intentional teaching, the teacher uses child development data to guide learning experiences, support individual growth, and foster curiosity, confidence, and school readiness. The teacher partners with families through respectful communication and confidentiality, recognizing families as essential partners in a child’s development. The role also requires professional collaboration with colleagues and adherence to Encompass policies, Wisconsin DCF licensing regulations, NAEYC Professional Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct, and developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices.

Requirements

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 education requirements established by DCF and NAEYC.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications and training, including Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, Abusive Head Trauma Prevention, and Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, as well as other training required by DCF, NAEYC, or Encompass.
Prior experience in an early childhood education setting is required.
Ability to actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to use classroom technology and software for communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations and DCF teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and meet regulatory requirements.
Commitment to agency values and mission.
Ability to align classroom practices with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and respond to children’s developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
Ability to implement curriculum and support children’s growth and development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HighScope or Conscious Discipline.
Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality early learning experiences supporting children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth.
Use the HighScope curriculum and related assessment and guidance practices.
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues, recognizing children’s individual strengths, interests, cultures, abilities, and needs.
Observe, document, and assess children’s development and use the information to guide learning experiences and support individual growth.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and school readiness.
Communicate respectfully with families, maintain confidentiality, and partner with families in supporting children’s development.
Actively supervise children and maintain required teacher-to-child ratios.
Use classroom technology and software for communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Follow Encompass policies and applicable DCF, NAEYC, HighScope, COR Advantage, and YoungStar requirements.
Complete other duties as assigned.