Pre-K Teacher

Little Sprouts - Menomonie • Menomonie, WI

7h • $18 - $20

About The Position

Little Sprouts is seeking a passionate Pre-K Teacher to inspire young learners in a nurturing, creative environment. The teacher plans and implements engaging, hands-on learning activities and supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The role includes maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom; observing and documenting children’s development; tailoring lessons to individual needs and interests; and building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the leadership team.

The teacher communicates with families using tools such as the Kindertales app, conducts bi-annual parent conferences, and responds constructively to family concerns. The role also involves following state licensing standards, conducting emergency drills, completing classroom records, mentoring classroom assistants, and collaborating on continuous improvements. Little Sprouts describes its curriculum as innovative and child-directed, and its classrooms as bright, organized spaces with high-quality learning materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; refer to state requirements for lead or assistant teacher qualifications.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.
• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging families and team members.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, kneel, crawl, and respond quickly to children’s needs.
• Ability to maintain focus, learn new tasks independently, and problem-solve effectively.

Nice To Haves

• CDA credential or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in areas such as art, music, literature, and science.
• Support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Supervise activities, maintain a clean and organized classroom, and follow safety protocols.
• Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning with families using tools such as the Kindertales app.
• Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.
• Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development, tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
• Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete paperwork including incident reports and daily logs.
• Mentor classroom assistants and maintain classroom procedures.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.
• Build positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.
• Participate actively in classroom and outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid training sessions and training days.
• Training, development, and certification support.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• 10 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive salary/pay.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture.

What This Job Offers

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