Childcare Teacher

About the Role

Little Bear Learning Center is an early childhood education provider dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The center focuses on age-appropriate learning experiences that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Educators are encouraged to use creative, child-centered approaches that foster curiosity and a love of learning. Little Bear Learning Center values collaboration with families and promotes open communication to support each child’s growth. The center is committed to maintaining high standards of care, safety, and educational quality.

The Childcare Teacher is a full-time, on-site role located in Muskego, WI. This role involves planning and implementing daily educational activities that support children’s development, including circle time, learning centers, and play-based learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily educational activities.
• Supervise children to ensure their safety.
• Guide positive behavior.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Observe and document developmental progress.
• Communicate with families about their child’s day and milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and classroom practices.
• Follow all licensing regulations and center policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning community.

Qualifications

• Strong childcare and early childhood classroom skills, with experience supporting young children’s daily routines and development.
• Knowledge of child development, including age-appropriate teaching strategies and classroom management.
• Experience or comfort working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Creativity skills for designing engaging, play-based learning activities and adapting materials to different learning styles.
• Ability to be easily adaptable, including flexibility in responding to children’s needs, schedule changes, and classroom transitions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with families, colleagues, and administrators.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Compliance with state childcare licensing requirements and background checks.