Early Childhood Teacher

First, click below to take a peek at what your classroom could look like!

www.caringcenter.com/vmh

Some additional perks you may not normally see in our field:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Snow Days
• SIMPLE IRA (Retirement Plan)

We are looking to add to our teaching team. We have been fortunate to have so many incredible teachers who choose to stay and grow with our school year after year -- our current tenure range is 2 to 39 years!

An ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching in a Montessori influenced classroom of 3-5-year-olds. This position would begin as a full-time, long-term substitute to cover a leave of absence, and transition to a permanent co-teaching role upon the staff member’s return.

Collaborate with teaching team members to:

• provide inclusive classrooms that accommodate diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs
• create visual schedules and consistent transition cues to help children independently navigate daily routines
• lead small-group social emotional lessons utilizing role-play, children’s literature and age-appropriate “solution kits”
• engage with families – maintain casual daily touchpoints with parents during drop-off and pick-up windows to share quick, positive highlights and/or behavioral strategies

We are seeking a qualified Lead Teacher who meets Wisconsin childcare licensing benchmarks and classroom experience. Required coursework would include:

• Introduction to the Child Care Profession
• Skills & Strategies for the Child Care Teacher

A huge plus would be familiarity with:

• Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies
• The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence
• Wisconsin State Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Wisconsin Registry Career Levels

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA)
• Paid Inclement Weather Days
• No nights and weekends!