Preschool 4K Lead Teacher
About This Role
Join WEE KNOW SCHOOL in Hartland, WI as a Preschool 4K Lead Teacher working with Preschool (3–5). The role calls for the appropriate professional qualifications and offers $16 – $18/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.
Wee 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.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- 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 Have
- 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
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool 4K Lead Teacher role pays $16 to $18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is WEE KNOW SCHOOL located?
WEE KNOW SCHOOL is located at 3325 Wisconsin Highway 83, Hartland, WI