Teacher

Salary is commensurate based on experience.

SUMMARY : Responsible for the development andimplementation of appropriate curriculum for eachchild

assigned to her / him.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the

following.Other duties may be assigned.

E ssential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Write and implement daily instructional lesson plans according to curricular objectives, including

programming for independent work activities. Works with other professional staff as appropriate to

coordinate planning.

Conduct

continual evaluation of students’ progress including pre and post testing and

semi-annual formal assessment.

Create

and implement behavior management plans as necessary.

Meet

with parents to gather information for the development of children’s individual

goals and to report progress.

Collaborate

effectively with Classroom Assistant, ensuring s / he is given full information

on students to provide quality teaching and care.

Supervise

Classroom Assistant by providing mentoring and training, monitoring work

quality, providing feedback, immediately addressing all deficiencies, and conducting

annual performance reviews.

Actively

supervise children during recess, naps, and meals.

Know

and implement all SFCC policies and procedures, NAC Accreditation Standards and

WI licensing rules for group childcare centers.

Attend

and participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and staffing, when possible,

to offer suggestions, observations, and ideas regarding program or individual

child needs. Lead department meetings as needed

Maintain

a clean, neat and stimulating classroom space.

Plan

and facilitate field trips

Participate

in school-related evening activities.

Develop

and maintain all written documentation required for the role including

classroom newsletters, lesson plans and daily schedules.

Maintain

necessary Teaching Credential and complete all required continuing education in

Early Childhood / Special Education.

Actively

participate in mandatory SFCC training sessions.

Provide

in-class observation / discussion opportunities for visitors as requested.

Report

any cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Perform

other duties as requested or assigned.

Education / Experience :

Associate's degree in early

childhood or special education from an accredited college required; bachelor's

degree is preferred.

Language

Skills :

Ability to effectively present

information and respond to questions from Board members, members of the

leadership team, and customers.

Ability to create effective working

relationships with staff, vendors, customers, and Board of Director members.

Reasoning Ability / Mental Requirements :

Must

be able to cope with routine changes to accommodate the school's needs.

Must

be able to handle multiple tasks at a time.

Must be able to continually interact with

co-workers, parents, and children in a positive manner.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

Strong

customer service skills.

Understand

and follow written and verbal directions.

Read, write,

basic math skills.

Strong

interpersonal and communication skills.

Positive and

friendly attitude.

Strong

organizational skills.

Ability to

function effectively in a team setting.

Ability to

adjust to various work changes that occur throughout the day.

Behavior and Aptitude

The mission and philosophy

of St. Francis Children’s Center requires this position to perform in both a

professional and personable manner.The

manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors

is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.Respect and consideration given to the

dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of

successful job performance.In addition,

strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

Physical Demands : Stand

and walk.

Bend,

twist and reach.

Far

vision at 20 feet or further, near vision at 20 inches or less.

Speak

and hear.

Kneel,

crouch, climb, feel, and stoop.

Lift

and carry objects weighing up to thirty lbs.

Push / pull

objects at a medium intensity level of effort.

Handle

or manipulate objects at a medium intensity level of effort.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

St. Francis Children’s

Center follows the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin

Department of Workforce Development, the Wisconsin Department of Health and

Family Services and all applicable local, state and federal statutes and

regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

It

is our to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless

of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental

disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard

to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable

accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. No otherwise

qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of

employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any

manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or

ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or

conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political

belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful

products off the employers premises during working hours. All supervisors

and managers are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating

to nondiscrimination in employment.