Child Care Teacher (Casual Call)

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Childcare Teacher to join their organization. This position offers the opportunity to provide customer service and effective engagement to children and families in the La Crosse, Wisconsin area. The role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs, maintaining a safe environment, creating lesson plans, communicating with families, and ensuring compliance with licensing rules.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency, along with two years of higher education or an equivalent combination of higher education and/or work experience as a childcare teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• If higher education is not in child development, course work will be required within 3 months of hire to include: “Introduction to the Child Care Profession”, “Skills and Strategies of the Childcare Teacher.”
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Maintain a safe and conducive environment for growth and development.
• Create tailored lesson plans and promote positive self-esteem.
• Communicate effectively with families and facilitate parent conferences.
• Ensure compliance with licensing rules and oversee co-teachers and volunteers.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16.11/hour + more for experience!
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED