2.5 Lead Teacher
About This Role
This 2.5 Lead Teacher opportunity at WEE KNOW SCHOOL serves Preschool (3–5) and requires the appropriate professional qualifications. Based in Hartland, WI, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.
Wee Know is Nationally Accredited and 5 Star Young Star rated. We seek a compassionate, outgoing and dedicated teacher our 2.5 Jumpstart program. The classroom will be staffed with a lead, assistant and floating support teacher. Children are placed in one class room for the fall and spring semester and remain with the same teaching team for the duration. Candidate must have prior experience and hold an Associate's degree or higher. Position requires 32 + hours per week and is considered full time. Days and hours are consistent each week. The application is available on our website - weeknowschool.com
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Interact with children on a one to one and group basis
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities for student that align with WEMLS standards
- Develop weekly lesson plans that include social/emotional skills, art, science, math, literacy, music/movement & outdoor activities
- Create and maintain a clean, welcoming and inviting classroom
- Cooperate with assistant teacher and support teacher in a team teaching setting, providing direction to co-staff as needed.
- Engage children in small and large group activities as well as encouraging independence skills
- Develop relationships provide comfort, encouragement and support of all children
- Maintain individual portfolio for each student documenting development through anticdotal notes, art, pictures etc
- Strive to meet accreditation standards on a daily basis
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or higher
- 1 or more year's experience as a lead teacher in a school or center
- Strong understanding of child development
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills, able to communicate in positive manner
- Classroom management expertise
- Experience in writing thorough lesson plans
- WMELS training preferred but will train
- Ability to utilize school resources to benefit children's development
- Flexibility in working with children and staff and ability to adjust program to benefit children
Nice to Have
- CPR certificatiion
- Experience with different age groups
- Experience with team teaching
- Enjoys being creative and thinking outside 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 2.5 Lead Teacher role pays $15 to $17/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