Preschool Co-Lead at IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Description

• Job Title: Preschool Co-Lead
• Department: Childcare
• Reports To: Director of Childcare
• Position Type: Regular, Full-time
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Pay: $20.00/hour
• Benefits: Eligible (details below)

Position Description

The Early Childhood Education program at Goodman Community Center (GCC) is a place for young children 3-5 years of age to learn and grow in a safe and encouraging setting. Staff work as a team to guide the development of children as they learn in an environment of discovery and play. Co-Leads assist other classroom teachers in organizing, supervising, and implementing early childhood education programming that supports the goals of GCC’s programming for children 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher in developing a welcoming environment and establishing lesson plans, supervision, and classroom management to ensure program goals are met. Support children in their social-emotional development using multiple approaches including Conscious Discipline and positive guidance techniques.   
• Create activities that introduce math and literacy concepts using a variety of approaches that encourage children to learn through curiosity, play exploration, and problem solving in a mixed aged classroom setting.  
• Assist Lead Teacher with individual child assessments using strategies such as child observations, collecting of work samples, and taking pictures. Communicate child concerns and family needs to the Childcare Manager as necessary.   
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom with activities that support different cultures and backgrounds.   
• Provide a supportive environment where children are encouraged to participate in a program as an individual or as of a group in classroom settings.  
• Maintain organization, rotation of materials and regularly sanitize and clean classroom spaces and perform additional duties as assigned.  
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties of this position. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.  
• High School Degree or equivalent. 
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.   
• At least a CDA Credential or preferably an associate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or equivalent, or a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development, or a degree in a related field with course work specifically related to early childhood education.   
• Experience working in a preschool setting.  
• Early Childhood Registry requirements.  
• Commitment to GCC’s mission to strengthening lives and securing futures; and values to diversity, equity, and inclusion.    
• Familiarity with State of WI Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and City of Madison Accreditation Guidelines.  
• Familiar with Conscious Discipline and Creative Curriculum.
• Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

• Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program.  
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center
• Employee discount on room rental
• Generous PTO