Child Care Teacher RHC
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 supports each child’s belonging, independence, and well-being. The teacher builds positive relationships with children by recognizing their 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. In partnership with families, the teacher communicates respectfully and maintains confidentiality, recognizing families as essential partners in children’s development. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and follows 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.
- Prior experience in an early childhood education setting is required.
- 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.
- Ability to actively supervise children by sight and sound and respond appropriately to their needs and emergency situations.
- Ability to create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues and communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to observe, assess, and respond to children’s developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
- Ability to implement curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor; lifting, carrying, and assisting with children, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HighScope or Conscious Discipline.
- Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Build positive, respectful, and responsive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Observe, document, and assess children’s development, behavior, and learning needs, and use that information to guide individual growth.
- Implement curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children’s growth, curiosity, confidence, and school readiness.
- Communicate respectfully with families, maintain confidentiality, and partner with them in children’s development.
- Collaborate professionally with colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Use classroom technology and software for communication, documentation, assessment, and program requirements.
- Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations and teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
- Align classroom practices with HighScope, COR Advantage, DCF, NAEYC, and YoungStar requirements.
- Uphold Encompass policies, agency values, and mission, as well as applicable licensing, professional, and ethical standards.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
