Lead Childcare Teacher

We are looking for high energy and loving people to add to our growing team. We are looking for people interested in working with 1 and 2 year old students.

Our lead teachers will exhibit the following traits:

• Demonstrate a genuine love for children, and respect children as individuals, not showing favoritism to any child
• Have knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of young children (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Understand and support the mission, philosophy, purpose, and goals of TSL Roots
• Maintain positive working relationships with teaching staff and families
• Demonstrate self-motivation and desire to continue learning to increase knowledge and skills
• Certified and up-to-date in CPR/AED (infant, child, and adult)/First Aid/Shaken Baby/SIDS
• Communicate with children, families, and other staff to be clearly understood
• Maintain confidentiality and refrain from gossip

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:·

• Prepare weekly lesson plans that address children’s goals and post them by 8 am on Monday
• Maintain a warm, safe, orderly, and clean classroom environment
• Display strong classroom management skills
• Interact and play with children; do not simply supervise
• Initiate positive daily contact with parents, share appropriate information, and treat all parents equally and with respect
• Maintain up-to-date student records including daily reports medical logs, observations, assessments, and goals (updated at least monthly)
• Supervise classroom assistant teacher by assigning tasks and ensuring they are completed

To follow WI State Licensing regulations, we require that all lead teachers:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivelent
• Undergo and pass a background check
• Undergo and pass a pre-employment physical exam and TB skin test
• Are certified in CPR, AED, and first aid within 90 days of beginning employment
• Associates Degree or CDA

Bachlelor's Degree in Education

• Paid time off, childcare discount, flexible scheduling, paid planning and training, holiday pay, salary based on experience and education