Child Care Teacher- Twos DPC

Encompass Early Education and Care•De Pere, WI

8d•Onsite

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 builds positive relationships with children by recognizing and supporting their unique strengths, interests, cultures, abilities, and developmental needs. Through observation, documentation, assessment, and intentional teaching, educators use child development data to guide learning experiences, support individual growth, and foster curiosity, confidence, and school readiness. In partnership with families, educators communicate respectfully and maintain confidentiality while recognizing families as essential partners in a child's development. Educators collaborate professionally with colleagues and uphold 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 the 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, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, and other training required by DCF, NAEYC, or Encompass.
Prior experience in an early childhood education setting is required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children.
Ability to build positive, responsive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to implement curriculum and support children's development.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to the agency's values and mission.
Ability to lift, carry, and assist children, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to actively supervise children by sight and sound and respond appropriately to their needs and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Use classroom technology and software to support communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
Maintain organization and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
Collaborate effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations and DCF teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
Complete required background checks and meet regulatory requirements.
Ensure classroom practices align with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar requirements.
Observe, assess, and respond to children's developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
Implement curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.