Excel Preschool 2K Lead Teacher

This position is primarily responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the daily activities of the preschool group and providing a safe and nurturing learning environment.
The preschool teacher should be warm and inviting as well as show care for each child while nurturing learning.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Core duties and responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Adheres to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating sound professional judgement at all times.
Prepares and implements curriculum provided with enthusiasm and kindness.
Capitalizes on natural learning opportunities for children when present.
Treats each child with kindness, respect and maximizes his/her potential.
Collaborates with family and caregivers professionally and ethically.
Accepts feedback given by Administrator or Center Director professionally without arguing.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of an educational team.
Projects an image of professionalism, integrity and quality to families and caregivers as well as new employees QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION* 18 years of age with high school diploma or its equivalent.
One of the following: · Two courses for credit in early childhood education or its equivalent from an institution of higher education.
· Two non-credit department-approved courses in early childhood education.
· One course for credit in early childhood education and one non-credit department-approved course in early childhood education.
· Certificate from The Registry indicating that the person is qualified as a child care teacher.
· A Wisconsin Preschool Credential.
· A Wisconsin Infant-Toddler Credential.
· Forty-eight credits from an institution of higher education with at least 3 credits in early childhood education or its equivalent.
· A one-year child care diploma in child care or early childhood education from an institution of higher education.
· An associate degree in early childhood education or child care from an institution of higher education.
· A Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
· A certificate from the department of workforce development, bureau of apprenticeship standards, as a child development specialist.
*EXPERIENCE* 320 hours of experience as an assistant child care teacher in a licensed child care center or other approved EC setting.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Willing to complete a Caregiver Fingerprint Background Check? Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred) * Professional Childcare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Stevens Point, WI 54481: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person