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Acquire4Hire

long term substitute lead teacher

Acquire4Hire, Troy, Wisconsin, United States

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We need a long‑term substitute lead teacher to cover a multiage classroom during a teacher's maternity leave from February 1 to approximately May 1. We would like the person to start as early as possible to receive training (at least 2 weeks prior to February 1).

Duties

Care of children assigned to your suite

Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree

Plan & implement curriculum that establishes daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms in domestic arts, artwork, outdoor living, sensorial/experiential learning, nature experiences, food preparations, & holidays/festivals.

Establish lifestyle respectful of individual developmental needs as well as “family suite” dynamics

Encourage self‑help, self‑image, self‑esteem in children

Establish consistent, age‑appropriate behavioral boundaries including appropriate manners, social interaction, respect for peers and adults

Prepare daily information sheet for children under 2 to be given to parents at pick up

Establish diapering and toilet learning routine according to individual needs in conjunction with parents

Set up and care for environment for comfort, safety, and motivation of all ages

Follow guiding principles of The Climbing Tree

Include materials that encourage the imagination and curiosity of each age group

Create a safe place for infants

Facilitate infant’s freedom of movement to assist in child’s personal growth and development

Offer opportunities for domestic arts, fine and gross motor development, solitude, books, and puppetry

Create a soothing nap room used only for sleep/rest

Include materials and activities that encourage respect for the natural environment and fellow creatures of the earth

Establish a nature table

Includes gardening and basic yard maintenance

Bring safety concerns to the attention of the Director

Maintain classroom & outdoor learning environments

Clean suite on a regular basis including children in age‑appropriate tasks (vacuum when children are not present). Cleaning tasks include: toys clean‑up times (9:30 a.m., nap, & end of the day); spot‑clean bathroom when needed during the day; chalkboards wiped nightly; diapering station cleaned per licensing standards after each use; bookshelves/toy shelves & windowsills dusted weekly; teacher area kept decluttered and organized; nap room laundry stripped every Friday for laundering; cubbies & dressers kept clean and organized daily.

Water plants with the children weekly as part of curriculum

Outdoor environment responsibilities per season

Requirements

Flexible and able to adapt to change

Ability to pass a physical exam and lift test

Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills

Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment

A strong understanding of child development

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (training will be offered if not held)

SBD, SIDS, CAN trainings (training will be offered if not held)

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening

Tend to our gardens and help maintain our play yards

Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Attend regular monthly staff meetings

Help plan and attend 1 festival

Complete two parent‑teacher conferences per year

Provide a summary of suite activities to the Director to be included in the quarterly…

Nice to Haves

1+ years of professional child‑care experience

Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE

Experience in gardening/nature

Creative art/hand skills (crocheting, knitting, sewing, needle felting, watercolor painting, drawing, etc.)

Musical talent (instrument and/or singing)

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