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Pumpkin Patch Preschool is a non‑profit parent cooperative that has been in operation for over 50 years, serving the Stoughton community. Our 4K teachers are dedicated, energetic, and compassionate; love kids, and want to make a difference in the early childhood education of our students. Our instructors foster emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner that respects and honors the individual needs of each child.

• Instruct a classroom of 4- to 5- year old children, per the curriculum design prescribed by the Stoughton Area School District (SASD).
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment that stimulates and excites students of varying aptitudes.
• Design and implement strategies for building strong relationships with students and families.
• Conduct monthly classroom theme changes in alignment with the 4K curriculum set forth by the SASD.
• Record the development of each child, through observations and assessments in a manner that can be shared with families throughout the year and during parent/teacher conferences.
• Organize and lead field trips, ensuring that safety standards are met.
• Provide recommendations and referrals for children with special needs.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences three times each year, monthly staff meetings, and other school‑wide events, such as parent orientation night.
• Support school‑wide requirements such as: maintenance of accurate accident logs, documentation of student attendance, classroom sanitation and ratio standards, and participation in emergency fire evacuation, tornado, and lock‑down drills.
• Work collaboratively with all staff at PPP, ensuring that shared space and resources are utilized effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Four‑year old kindergarten can be taught by a licensed educator who holds an Early Childhood license or an Elementary Education license that includes pre‑kindergarten or kindergarten in the grade levels of the license.

Because Pumpkin Patch Preschool is a licensed childcare facility, all employees must comply with State of Wisconsin licensing requirements. Applicants must:

• Meet the licensing requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for early childhood professionals.
• Submit to and pass a complete background check.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have the ability to work well with others.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Have a strong understanding of child development.
• Have excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass health screening.

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in a 4K classroom setting.
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, children and their families.
• A passion for educating young learners and the motivation to create a unique classroom curriculum experience for children ages 4-5 years.
• The knowledge to prepare and maintain a developmentally‑appropriate and enriching environment that encourages positive social and emotional growth for all school‑aged children.
• The flexibility to adapt activities to a variety of learning styles and aptitudes.
• Willingness to team and develop rapport with a classroom teaching assistant.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• A collaborative and proactive attitude.