Toddler Teacher- Madison Westside

Summary
Koala-T-Kare is an NAC-accredited, 5 Star YoungStar-rated center, which holds our staff needs at top priority.
A few things we pride ourselves on:

• Above average pay
• Amazing health care package
• Paid sick and Vacation time
• 401K match
• Paid Professional Development
• Positive Work Environment
• Close knit and supportive work community
• Generous Retention Bonus’

KTK believes in providing care for the whole child, focusing on a child's social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth by providing an environment where:
•A child's self-esteem is fostered and nurtured.
•Activities are age and developmentally appropriate.
•Teachers play with children.
•Polite manners and respectful behaviors are modeled.
•Learning is fun.
•Childcare staff plays a supportive role to parents.
If you are a collaborative team player who loves working with young children we would love to consider you to join our team. Early Childhood professionals with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, Lead Teacher Qualifications, and a knowledge of Wisconsin State Regulations are encouraged to apply.
Koala-T-Kare is an EOE Employer.
Duties

• Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
• Provide and maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for the children; assume equal share of keeping classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat and orderly
• Plan activities to meet the needs of assigned classes, with team-teacher if applicable. Provide monthly/weekly lesson plans.
• Implement the daily program/activities with the help of a team-teacher or aide if applicable
• Create an inviting and welcoming space for children and families using bulletin boards, diverse pictures, and children’s individualized artwork.
• Provide a model for children to follow in use of verbal and body language at all times; sit with children at all meal and snack times, modeling good manners and encouraging positive conversation skills
• Offer/conduct individual conferences with parents of each child at least twice yearly
• Fulfill continuing education requirements each year. 25 hours per year (20 hrs must pertain to classroom.) to be compliant with NAC’s continuing education requirements. Be able to share with staff the experience and items of interest gained from these opportunities.
• Make observations of children’s development and create individualized goals for each child. Provide a comprehensive portfolio to parents at transition time.
• Write and contribute to monthly Parent Newsletters
• Fill out Accident/Incident reports when needed and record in log book
• Attend monthly staff meetings Family involvement events
• Supervise, mentor and train Assistant Childcare Teachers
• Keep Director informed in advance of program needs
• Report to Director any special needs or problems of individual children
• Uphold child/family confidentiality standards
• Report to Dane County Child Protective Services and the Director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect
• Handle discipline promptly, in accordance with stated center policy on discipline
• Purchase or charge minor supplies, being reimbursed by the Director upon furnishing receipts
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Your initial Registry certificate, CPR and other trainings will be covered at the employer’s expense unless you decide to leave employment in less than two years. In this instance, it would be the responsibility of the staff member to reimburse all above fees to the employer.

Requirements

• 80 days/120 half-days experience in licensed child care program; teaching license or necessary courses; Registry Certificate
• Be familiar with and follow all Koala-T-Kare policies and NAC standards; read the licensing requirements of State
• Ability to lift 40 lb. water jugs and children 20-30 pounds on a regular basis

Nice To Haves
Fun and Upbeat attitude
Drama Free and ready to become a part of an amazing team
Prioritizes children in care
Benefits

• Above average pay
• Amazing health care package
• Paid sick and Vacation time
• 401K match
• Paid Professional Development
• Positive Work Environment
• Close knit and supportive work community
• Generous Retention Bonus’

About Us

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The mission of Koala-T-Kare is to provide quality childcare in a nurturing environment where your child will thrive. We believe each child is precious and deserves to have the very best care while they are with us. We promise to provide an environment where:

• Each child's self-esteem is fostered and nurtured.
• Activities are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Teachers play with children.
• Polite manners and respectful behaviors are modeled.
• Learning is fun.
• Childcare staff plays a supportive role to parents.

We believe in providing care for the whole child, focusing on each child's social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Building a community of well-adjusted children requires lots of communication. At Koala-T-Kare, we welcome and encourage open communication between parents and staff.