Job Description
Summary Meeting House Nursery School has been a leader in high quality early childhood education for the last Seventy-Five years in the Madison area. We provide competitive pay and benefits for qualified applicants. MHNS allows for a work life balance while only working ten months out of the year. MHNS has a community of teachers and staff ready to support and encourage each other.
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. The Teacher must under stand a play based learning model and how to implement it in the classroom.
Duties Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Work with MMSD
Have knowledge of PALS and Gold assessments'
Requirements Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Preferred a 4-year bachelor's degree or a 2 year early childhood degree
High energy. Must have a DPI license
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves Teaching experience in a 4K classroom a plus.
Benefits Competitive salary
Health insurance and supplemental insurance available
Paid holiday and time off
flexible scheduling
Paid winter and spring break
Paid continuing education
flex spending
childcare discount
year end bonuses
403 B Retirement with matching
Paid prep and planning time
Bonuses each year
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