Child Care Teacher (Full-time)

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel • La Crosse, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health is seeking a full-time Child Care Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The teacher plans and leads age-appropriate activities, builds meaningful relationships with families, and supports each child's developmental needs and early learning experiences. The position is onsite at the Child Care Center and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required before the start date.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification with hands-on learning from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Nice To Haves

• Childcare, early childhood education, or related experience.
• Associate degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related coursework.
• If higher education is not in child development, completion within six months of hire of “Introduction to the Child Care Profession” or equivalent coursework from a college or school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning experiences that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children's growth, learning, independence, and well-being.
• Develop and implement lesson plans based on observations, assessments, individual goals, interests, and strengths, incorporating the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.
• Foster positive self-esteem, social-emotional development, and appropriate behavior through positive guidance, respectful communication, and supportive interactions.
• Observe, assess, document, and maintain records of children's development, progress, and achievements through ongoing observations and assessments.
• Build responsive relationships with children and families and maintain open, professional communication about children's development and classroom experiences.
• Schedule and facilitate parent conferences and collaborate with families to support individualized learning and developmental goals.
• Ensure children's safety, supervision, and security at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Wisconsin DCF Licensing Rules and organizational policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Competitive health insurance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED