Early Childhood Educator

Description

Make a difference in a child’s world—every day!

Encompass Early Education & Care is seeking dedicated, caring educators to join our team! As a NAEYC-accredited organization with a five-star YoungStar rating, we are committed to providing high-quality early education that helps children learn, grow, and thrive.

  

Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children's development from infancy through school age. Educators implement developmentally appropriate activities using the HighScope curriculum and Conscious Discipline approach while supporting the Encompass mission of providing high-quality early education.

Requirements

What You will Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s development and independence.
• Maintain active supervision and comply with all health, safety, and DCF licensing requirements.
• Implement curriculum that supports children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical, & language development using developmentally appropriate & and inclusive practices.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues through professional communication, confidentiality and teamwork and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrate Encompass values and commitment to the agency mission.
• Use classroom technology to support accurate records, communication, documentation, assessment, & program requirements.
• Uphold Encompass policies, Wisconsin DCF licensing regulations, and NAEYC Professional Standards & Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, & scheduling flexibility to support classroom operations & required teacher-to-child ratios.
• Complete required background checks and meet applicable regulatory and employment requirements.

Who We are Looking For

Assistant Teachers: $15.01–$18.01 per hour

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of required foundational early childhood education courses.
• Early Childhood Educational courses and/or credits 
• Level 3 on the Registry

Lead Teachers: $18.01–$20.01 per hour 

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), Elementary Education (ELEd), Early Childhood (EC), Special Education (Spec Ed).
• Associate degree in a related field with at least 30 credits in ECE.
• OR   
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), Elementary Education (ELEd), Early Childhood (EC), Special Education (Spec Ed).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 36 credits in ECE.

Why Educators Choose Encompass

• Mission-Driven Non-Profit Organization with long-term stability and purpose
• Industry Leader in Early Childhood Education serving multiple communities
• NAEYC-Accredited Programs reflecting the highest standards of quality in ECE
• Teacher-Child Ratios, we are committed to the 1:4 ratio under 2.
• HighScope Curriculum & Conscious Discipline as core frameworks
• On-Site Advocates who support classrooms and partner with families
• 60% childcare discount for all employees
• TEACH Scholarships supported with minimal out of pocket cost
• Education reimbursement for continued professional development
• Clear career pathways and internal advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including 401(k), PTO and paid holidays

All educator levels must meet applicable Wisconsin DCF licensing, education, and qualification requirements. Join the Encompass Team! Encompass Early Education & Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply today to join a leading non-profit organization where educators are supported, valued, and empowered, now and into the future.