Lead Teacher - Toddler/Infants

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

1d • 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.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
• continued opportunities for learning and development
• accessible and transparent leadership
• commitment to work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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