Preschool/Early Childhood Teacher

John Michael Kohler Arts Center • Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is seeking Preschool / Early Childhood Teachers in these areas to join our arts-integrated, museum-based preschool team:
4K Full-time (WI DPI Licensed)
3K Full-time (License strongly preferred)

Our dedicated Preschool team includes both full-time and part-time teachers who collaborate closely to create a supportive, engaging learning environment for young children.

We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Wisconsin State Licensing rules and policies, including the health and safety of all children, tracking students throughout the day, maintaining student files, and healthy snack/allergy awareness guidelines. We maintain the requirements set forth by the Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) and state mandates for 4K programs.

What Makes This Role Special
Work in a creative, arts-integrated museum preschool environment
Collaborate with a supportive team of educators
Bring music, movement, art, and play into daily learning

If you enjoy variety, collaborating with other educators, and bringing arts-based learning to life, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Early Childhood Education preferred)
• Wisconsin teaching license (4K required; 3K preferred)
• Experience in early childhood education (3-5)

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Preschool teaching certification preferred
• Interest in a variety of visual and performing arts
• Knowledgeable in Preschool administration best practices
• Experience directing support staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Implement our arts-based curriculum and enrich learning by utilizing the Arts Center’s exhibitions, performances, artists-in-residence, and other programming as primary resources.
• Classroom management, Student Engagement, Parent Communication
• Collaborate with leadership and teachers in weekly planning sessions
• Conduct fall, midyear, and year-end evaluations of each child and meet with parents to discuss their child’s development in a conference format.
• 4K will collaborate with the program leadership and teachers to coordinate field trips, the annual performance, and Preschool Perspectives, the exhibition of student work.
• Participate in museum events, including open houses, exhibitions of student work, and family programs
• Maintain required documentation such as attendance records, health forms, and licensing records
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, curatorial briefings, and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level