Lead Teacher - Toddler/Infants

ThedaCare•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for planning and carrying out a daily program designed to nurture and meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. Effectively assesses and supervises the needs of individual children. Understands early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices. Supports the educational philosophy of “learning through play”.

Requirements

High school diploma
Heart Saver First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Meets one of the following NAYCE regulations: An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
The equivalency to an associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
A baccalaureate degree (BA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
The equivalency to a baccalaureate degree (BA) or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
A master degree (MA) or higher in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

Responsibilities

Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, is receptive to feedback, and mentors and develops others.
Is flexible and adaptive to the rapidly changing needs of the children, parents, families, workflow, team, and ThedaCare.
Plans and organizes developmentally appropriate daily/weekly activities for the children.
Creates weekly lesson plans.
Evaluates children based on developmental continuum for different stages of development.
Utilizes current assessment tools and analyzes results to determine children’s needs.
Supports Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards with lesson planning and curriculum.
Supports Pyramid Model standards for evidence-based practices to improve social/emotional behaviors.
Collaborates with coworkers and leaders to achieve desired student outcomes.
Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness.
Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.
Adheres to State of Wisconsin requirements for continuing education.