School Age Teacher

Arts for Kids is a specialty childcare offering a creative curriculum for children 6 weeks old to 11 years of age. We offer specialty classes in art, music, sign-language, yoga and environmental science.

Arts for Kids is a private, family-owned center that truly cares and appreciates their employees. It is a fun and rewarding place to work.

Arts for Kids is currently hiring for a reliable, caring, compassionate and fun-loving Lead Teacher for our summer school-age program. You would be responsible for up to 17 children, planning field trips, and fun activities for children ages 6 to 11. The position is full-time: Monday through Friday. No weekends! This position is for June - August, but full-time Lead Teacher positions are also available before and after summer.

Duties would include caring and creating a lesson plan for a group of children ages 6 to 11. Planning outings and fieldtrips.

Must be School Age Lead Teacher qualified for the State of Wisconsin.

Prefer a Level 7 or higher on the Registry. Must have or are willing to obtain certifications in: CPR/FirstAid, Mandated Reporter, SIDS and Shaken Baby.

Prefer an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and 1 year experience.

Arts for Kids is interested in employees who:

* want to provide the very best education and care for children

* understand the importance of play and enjoy having fun

* value being a part of a goal-oriented team

* are interested in continuing education

Arts for Kids offers:

*competitive wages that recognize education achievement and ECE experience and benefits for full-time staff including:

*vacation after 1 year of employment

*sick pay and holiday pay after 90 days of employment

*health, dental, short-term disability, life, accidental, cancer indemnity and hospital insurance after 90 days of employment

*simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match after 90 days of employment

*paid continuing education - up to $75/year after 90 days of employment

*reduced child care rates of $14/day per child

* participation in the T.E.A.C.H. and R.E.W.A.R.D. program.