Preschool Co-Teacher

SummaryAbout UsBig Oak is an example in Madison and beyond for high quality, community-based, and progressive early childhood education. We are Youngstar rated 5 out of 5 stars, state licensed and city accredited. We offer fantastic benefits including flex spending, dental, GHC health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), childcare, continuing education stipend and more. Teachers are a part of a union, and negotiate their contract to increase these benefits regularly. Position SummaryThe Preschool co-Lead Teacher is responsible for supervising teachers and volunteers to implement activities that model and promote the Big Oak's mission, vision, and values, and that meet accreditation criteria for children ages three to four years old. You will prepare, with co-teachers, weekly experiences that enhance the development of language, social emotional skills, literacy, cognitive skills, emerging interests, physical capabilities, science and technology, social studies, the arts, mathematics, and English language acquisition.DutiesUnderstand and adhere to state licensing and city accreditation requirementsDevelop and implement the classroom's curriculumReview policy manuals, licensing rules and accreditation standards with staffSupervise volunteers and student teachers placed in your programOversee parent/teacher conferences twice a year and review all conferences prior to meetingsDelegate tasks to staff as needed. Tasks may include: responsibilities associated with field trips, classroom maintenance, daily routines, attachment needs of individual children, team prep time, discussions regarding individual children, practices & strategies, policy/procedural review, accident reports, other program related issuesRequirementsPreschool Credential, Associates, or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.Individuals without these qualifications may be able to start as a float teacher and work towards the requirements for the Co-Lead teacher position. Nice To HavesPreferred: experience with Creative Curriculum or similar curricular formatBenefitsBig Oak Child Care Center offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and discounted childcare. Big Oak is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.$750 Sign-on bonus*Paid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceHealthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAsOther types of insuranceRetirement benefits or accountsChild Care benefitsCommuting/travel assistanceParental leaveHourly wage commensurate with training and experience*Sign-on Bonus will be paid out on the first paycheck after 30 days of employment. Bonus must be repaid on a pro-rated basis if employee quits before working for 12 months.