Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Job Description:
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, is receptive to feedback, and mentors and develops others.
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Is flexible and adaptive to the rapidly changing needs of the children, parents, families, workflow, team, and ThedaCare.
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Plans and organizes developmentally appropriate daily/weekly activities for the children. Creates weekly lesson plans.
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Evaluates children based on developmental continuum for different stages of development. Utilizes current assessment tools and analyzes results to determine children’s needs.
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Supports Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards with lesson planning and curriculum.
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Supports Pyramid Model standards for evidence-based practices to improve social/emotional behaviors.
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Collaborates with coworkers and leaders to achieve desired student outcomes.
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Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness. Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.
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Adheres to State of Wisconsin requirements for continuing education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma
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Heart Saver First Aid Certification
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CPR Certification
Meets one of the following NAEYC regulations:
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An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
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The equivalency to an associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
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A baccalaureate degree (BA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
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The equivalency to a baccalaureate degree (BA) or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
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A master degree (MA) or higher in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the hospital campus
Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.