Teacher - Preschool

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St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison is seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education program. The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences for preschool-aged children and fostering a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

This role supports children ages 3–5 and focuses on promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through thoughtful lesson planning and play-based learning aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

The Preschool Teacher will collaborate closely with families and team members, demonstrate strong communication and organization skills, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education.

• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• At least one year of experience working with preschool-aged children
• Wisconsin Registry Certificate Level 3 or higher (preferred)
• Strong child development knowledge for ages 3–5
• Ability to create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Works under the supervision of the Director. Responsible for the supervision of an assigned group of children to ensure their health and safety. Develop a well balanced daily schedule and an age appropriate lesson plans, including activities to stimulate social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

• Creates opportunities for enhancing student skills. Plans and implements activities that are consistent with student abilities, interests and educational plans.
• Assists with school inclusion, development of appropriate curriculum, workshop/life skills, speech and language, art, music, and adaptive physical education.
• Provides staff in-services.
• Maintains data and other records complying with all state, federal, department, and organization regulations.
• Displays enthusiasm and appropriate energy level to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and participation.
• Encourages student independence in communication, decision making and other activities.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

One year experience

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Childhood Care and Education Certificate of Achievement Level 3 - The Wisconsin Registry

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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• Worker Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America)
• Job Type: Employee
• Department:  Child Care Center
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.