long term substitute lead teacher
Company: the climbing tree child care
Location: East Troy
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary We need a long term
substitute lead teacher to cover a multiage classroom during a
teacher's maternity leave from February 1- approximately May 1st.
We would like the person to start as early as possible to receive
training (at least 2 weeks prior to February 1st). Duties Care of
children assigned to your suite o Follow guiding principles of The
Climbing Tree o Plan implement curriculum that establishes daily,
weekly, and seasonal rhythms in domestic arts, artwork, outdoor
living, sensorial/experiential learning, nature experiences, food
preparations, holidays/festivals. o Establish lifestyle respectful
of individual developmental needs as well as “family suite”
dynamics o Encourage self-help, self-image, self-esteem in children
o Establish consistent, age-appropriate behavioral boundaries
including appropriate manners, social interaction, respect for
peers and adults o Prepare daily information sheet for children
under 2 to be given to parents at pick up o Establish diapering and
toilet learning routine according to individual needs in
conjunction with parents Set up and care for environment for
comfort, safety, and motivation of all ages o Follow guiding
principles of The Climbing Tree o Include materials that encourage
the imagination and curiosity of each age group o Create a safe
place for infants o Facilitate infant’s freedom of movement to
assist in child’s personal growth and development o Offer
opportunities for domestic arts, fine and gross motor development,
solitude, books, and puppetry o Create a soothing nap room used
only for sleep/rest. o Include materials and activities that
encourage respect for the natural environment and fellow creatures
of the earth o Establish a nature table o Includes gardening and
basic yard maintenance o Bring safety concerns to the attention of
the Director Maintain classroom outdoor learning environments o
Clean suite on a regular basis including children in
age-appropriate tasks (vacuum when children are not
present).Cleaning tasks include; toys clean-up times (9:30am, nap,
end of the day); spot clean bathroom when needed during the day;
chalkboards wiped nightly; diapering station cleaned per licensing
standards after each use; bookshelves/toy shelves windowsills
dusted weekly; teacher area kept decluttered and organized; nap
room laundry stripped every Friday for laundering; cubbies dressers
kept clean and organized daily. oWater plants with the children
weekly as part of curriculum Outdoor environment responsibilities
per season Requirements Flexible and the ability to adapt to change
Ability to pass a physical exam and lift test Strong oral and
written communication skills and basic computer skills. Positive
attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff, children,
and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong
understanding of child development. Infant/child CPR and First Aid
certification (will offer to train, if do not have) SBD, SIDS, CAN
trainings (will train, if do not have) Must clear full background
check and must pass health screening. Tend to our gardens and help
maintain our play yards. Strong leadership, organizational, and
interpersonal skills. Attend regular monthly staff meetings Help
plan and attend 1 festival Complete two parent teacher conferences
per year Provide a summary of your suite activities to the Director
to be included in the quarterly Nice To Haves •1 years of
professional child care experience. •Degree in early childhood
education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in
ECE. •Experience in gardening/nature •Creative art/hand skills
(crocheting, knitting, sewing, needle felting, watercolor painting,
drawing, etc.) •Musical talent (instrument and/or singing)
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