Preschool Lead Teacher

WEE KNOW SCHOOL

  • Hartland, WI
  • $15.00-18.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
SummaryWee Know is a Nationally Accredited and 5Star YoungStar center. We are looking for a compassionate, outgoing and dedicated teacher to fill a lead teaching position in our school. Our enrollment consists of 2 1/2 yr. old through 4K children during the school year and 3K through 3rd grade bound during the summer. Each classroom is staffed with a lead teacher and assistant teacher. Children are placed in one classroom with a teaching team for the entire school year (Sept. - May). This allows our teachers to follow each child's development throughout the year, and children are with their peer group. Candidate must have prior experience as a lead teacher and hold an Associates degree or higher. Position requires minimum of 32 hrs. per week, and is considered a full-time position. NO rotating schedules. Days and hours of work are consistent each week. Candidates are encouraged to view our website at www.weeknowschool.com. Application is available on website.Duties
  • Interact with children on a one to one and group basis
  • Set-up and maintain a clean, welcoming and inviting classroom
  • Planning developmentally appropriate activities for children that follows WMELS standards
  • Develop weekly lesson plans that include art, science, math, literacy, music and movement, and outdoor activities
  • Work with assistant teacher in a team teaching setting, directing as needed.
  • Engage children in small and large group activities as well as encourage independent skills
  • Provide comfort, encouragement and support to all children
  • Maintain individual portfolio for each student documenting development through antidotal notes, art, pictures, etc.
  • Daily posting on Classroom Facebook Page for parents
  • Outline monthly classroom activities for office to prepare and distribute Newsletter
  • Plan occasional special days/lunches/parties/cooking days/field trips
  • Attend monthly staff meetings
  • Fulfil yearly Continuing Education Requirements (paid by Wee Know)
Requirements
  • Associate Degree or higher
  • At least 1-2 yrs. experience experience as a lead teacher in a school/center
  • A strong understanding of child development
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Class management skills
  • Experience in writing lesson plans
  • WMELS training preferred but will train
  • Ability to implement school resources to benefit children's development
  • Ability to be flexible and able to adjust program plan to best benefit children
  • Ability to communicate with other staff, parents, and children in a positive manner
  • Ability to relate to children with joy, compassion, sensitivity and encouragement
  • Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, and good judgement
  • Physical stamina to perform duties
  • Must clear full background check, fingerprinting and health check required by the St. of WI
  • Fulfil yearly Continuing Education requirement
Nice To Haves
  • CPR training
  • Experience with different age groups of children
  • Taught in team teaching setting prior
  • Enjoys being creative and thinks outside the box
  • Brings a favorite skill or hobby that could benefit others
Benefits
  • Personal Days/Vacation Days
  • Holidays (full time staff only - 32 hrs min. per week)
  • Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Continuing Education offerings paid by Wee Know School
  • 50% discount on preschool/childcare tuition
  • Support of TEACH Scholarship program, REWARD, and Credential Programs
  • MONTHLY STAFF BONUSES - (provided monthly application is approved by St. of WI Child Care Bridge Payment Program)

WEE KNOW SCHOOL