Child Care Teachers and Educators - all ages
About The Position
Encompass is a mission-driven non-profit and recognized leader in early childhood education in Northeast Wisconsin. With eight thriving locations across Green Bay, De Pere, Oconto, and Pulaski, and an anticipated ninth location opening in 2027, we continue to grow intentionally, investing in educators, strong systems, and high-quality programs that support children, families, and communities for the long term. Our NAEYC-accredited programs are grounded in HighScope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline, with on-site supports that allow educators to focus on meaningful teaching and relationship-based care. As an Early Childhood Educator at Encompass, you will: · Create nurturing, engaging learning environments that support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development · Implement the HighScope Curriculum through active learning, observation, and assessment · Use Conscious Discipline strategies to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive classrooms · Build strong partnerships with children and families · Maintain developmentally appropriate, high-quality learning environments · Collaborate with Center Directors, fellow educators, and advocates · Participate in ongoing professional growth
Requirements
- High school diploma required (Assistant Teacher)
- Two non-credit early childhood courses completed preferred (Assistant Teacher)
- Interest in early childhood education and a desire to continue learning and growing in the field (Assistant Teacher)
- Associate degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field (Lead Teacher)
- Bachelor’s degrees in unrelated fields are welcome to apply (Lead Teacher)
- Classroom experience and understanding of developmentally appropriate, relationship-based practice preferred (Lead Teacher)
Responsibilities
- Create nurturing, engaging learning environments that support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Implement the HighScope Curriculum through active learning, observation, and assessment
- Use Conscious Discipline strategies to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive classrooms
- Build strong partnerships with children and families
- Maintain developmentally appropriate, high-quality learning environments
- Collaborate with Center Directors, fellow educators, and advocates
- Participate in ongoing professional growth
Benefits
- 60% childcare discount for all employees
- TEACH Scholarships supported with minimal out of pocket cost
- Education reimbursement for continued professional development
- Clear career pathways and internal advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
