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About This Role Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? A place where your work helps shape the future, supports children’s growth, and contributes to a kinder, more connected world? A place where you are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow and learn? Wildflowers Learning Center may be the place for you! We are looking for full-time Early Childhood Education Teachers who are interested in: • Making an impact on the world. • Helping us exceed parents’ expectations of what childcare can be. • Growing in their career with support from the company. • Being a part of a cohesive team of professionals. • Bringing a warm, enthusiastic, and thoughtful approach to working with young children. What You'll Do • Implement the school's curriculum • Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environment • Supervise daily activities in the classroom • Supports different classrooms, roles and age groups • Observes and assesses children's development • Establishes positive and productive relationships with families • Creates lesson plans • Follows the classroom's routine • Conducts parent/teacher conferences twice a year • Sets developmentally appropriate expectations for children and use positive reinforcement techniques for child behaviors using Conscious Discipline techniques • Lifts children and/or equipment • Bends, sits on the floor, and stands for extended periods of time • Consistently exhibits a warm, supportive attitude towards children • Adapts to changes within the program • Performs other duties as required • Contributes to a positive work environment • Willing to have fun! Requirements • Has a positive attitude and reliable work ethic • Able to consistently work on a set schedule from Monday – Friday, 8 hours plus 1 lunch hour, all year-round • Able to pass a background check • Has a passion for working with children! • Communication skills • Able to meet or exceed the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher • CPR/AED First Aid certified within the first 3 months • Able to develop and implement the school's curriculum to foster the love of learning • Has the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. • Positive role model • At least 18 years old • High School Diploma or GED • Registry of Wisconsin certificate or ability to become lead teacher certified is required (we provide all materials to reach lead teacher certification). • 15 hours of training in infant and toddler care for teachers assigned to this age group. Must be completed within 6 months after assuming the position. Nice to Have • Meets or exceeds the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher • Has previous experience in the early childcare field • CPR/First Aid, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Abuse and Neglect and SIDS trainings completed • Pyramid model, WMLES, Strengthening families trainings completed • Lead certified • Infant and Toddler certified Benefits • Supportive team environment with a focus on both professional and personal wellness • Constant classroom support • Family friendly environment with fun activities planned to engage the preschool community • Competitive wages with a well-rounded compensation package • 2 personal days and 3 sick days on your first year. Starting on your first anniversary, 2 personal days, 3 sick days plus one week of vacation; vacation weeks increase with each anniversary up to 30 days • Paid holidays after 90 days • 50% of insurance coverage through Dean Health • Paid weekly planning time, staff meetings, 3 professional development days • 1 hour break every day • Anniversary and performance bonuses • 50% of employee childcare discount, dependent on availability. • Career path advancement programs • A family friendly work environment • Respectful, inclusive, work culture • Consistent co-workers • Support in all facets of your job