4K Lead Teacher

Description

Job Title: 4K Lead Teacher

Department: Childcare

Reports To: Director of Childcare

Position Type: Regular, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary:  $46,800 ($22.50 per hour)  

Benefits: Eligible (details below)

Last Modified: March 2023

Position Description

Our 4K program at the Goodman Community Center (GCC) is a place for young children 3-5 years of age to learn and grow in a safe and encouraging setting. Child-initiated play as well as intentionally-designed activities are provided in our mixed age classrooms. The 4K teacher works collaboratively with their teaching team and supports the organization and implementation of 4K programming while meeting the goals of GCC in collaboration with the Metropolitan Madison School District. Over the summer months, the 4K teacher helps support programming which is meant to help acclimate new children and families to GCC’s early childhood programming prior to the school year starting in the fall.

Essential Functions

• Create weekly lesson plans supporting developmentally appropriate practice as well as program goals.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment both indoors and outdoors that is child-centered, intentionally planned, and adequately resourced.
• Maintain classroom organization and rotate materials on a regular basis.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom with activities that support different cultures and backgrounds.
• Observe interactions with children and work with staff on positive language, effective behavior management, and problem solving with preschool age children.
• Engage children as individuals in a way that allows them to maximize their individual abilities.
• Ensure all children in program are tracked according to GCC expectations.
• Support children in their emotional and physical growth.
• Focus on milestones children achieve, take notes, and log them according to Creative Curriculum expectations
• Assist children as they discover literacy and math skills and encourage learning to help them find school day success.
• Maintain daily, open communication with parents.
• Work with teaching team to ensure all families are regularly receiving updates of their child’s growth and successes in program.
• Complete appropriate paperwork to assist with increased communication and also participate in parent conferences and scheduled orientations.
• Communicate child concerns and family needs to the ECE team.
• Adhere to state licensing regulations and City of Madison accreditation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Metropolitan Madison School District
• Formally observe children’s activities and progress; Manage Creative Curriculum in portfolios, Infinite Campus data collections, and required assessments of 4K children including PALS.
• Organize required parent-teacher conferences and support parent meetings, as needed. Attend weekly staff meetings and quarterly childcare all staff meetings.
• Attend district required 4K professional development meetings.
• Attend continuing education trainings to complete required hours.
• Record time daily and help ensure accurate record of trainings.
• Check email at least once a day and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Respect confidentiality of GCC families and staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Hold an Early Childhood license or an Elementary Education license that includes prekindergarten or kindergarten in the grade levels of the license.
• Meet the Early childhood Registry requirements for one of the following levels: Levels 10-14
• Knowledge of resources in and around the Madison area including resources for childcare programs.
• Familiarity with State of WI Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and City of Madison Accreditation Guidelines.
• Preferred Familiarity with Creative Curriculum.
• Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to drive a 15 passenger van with children as passengers.

Benefits

• Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program.
• Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+)
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
• Employee discount on room rental
• Generous PTO (200 Hours prorated)