Early Childhood Teacher - LTE

Early Childhood Teacher - LTE - Vacancy ID: 275145
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We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and student-centered Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in an inclusion-based setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children with a range of developmental, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and will be committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The Early Childhood Teacher will work closely with students, families, educators, specialists, therapists, and support staff to provide high-quality instruction and individualized support. This position requires an educator who is knowledgeable about early childhood development, understands the unique needs of young learners with disabilities, and values collaboration as an essential component of student success.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the academic, developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and communication needs of young children.
- Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Wisconsin’s Early Learning Standards and individualized student goals.
- Demonstrate a positive, energetic outlook and a genuine passion for working with young children and their families.
- Successfully provide instruction and support in a variety of settings, including self-contained classrooms, inclusive/co-teaching environments, schools, community-based settings, and students’ homes.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized instruction and interventions based on student needs, assessment data, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Case manage students with multiple disabilities, ensuring that services and supports are coordinated and that students demonstrate meaningful progress toward their academic, developmental, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional goals.
- Collect, analyze, and document student data to monitor progress, inform instructional decisions, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Conduct and participate in formal and informal evaluations and assessments to identify student strengths, needs, and appropriate educational supports.
- Collaborate closely with early childhood teachers, special education staff, related service providers, therapists, teacher assistants, and other specialists as an active member of the early childhood team.
- Share knowledge, strategies, resources, and expertise with colleagues to support consistent and effective programming across settings.
- Establish strong, respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular, proactive, and meaningful communication.
- Listen to and incorporate family input when developing and implementing educational programming and support.
- Respond proactively and professionally to parent questions, concerns, and requests, working collaboratively to resolve issues and support student success.
- Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, professional development, problem-solving meetings, and other activities that support student learning and program improvement.
- Advocate for students and promote equitable access to meaningful learning experiences and participation in inclusive environments.
- Maintain accurate student records and documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Follow all applicable special education regulations, district policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
The ideal candidate is an educator who:
- Believes every child can learn, grow, and participate meaningfully in their school and community.
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children and their families.
- Brings energy, creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to their work.
- Values the expertise and perspectives of families and multidisciplinary team members.
- Uses data and student observation to guide instruction and decision-making.
- Is flexible and comfortable working across a variety of environments and with diverse student needs.
- Is committed to inclusive practices and to helping young children develop the skills they need to become confident, successful learners.
All qualified candidates will be expected to: Collaborate with colleagues to improve the learning of all students; positively engage various stakeholders in the school and community; establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students. Agree to abide by and contribute to the collective commitments of the buildings they serve.
Candidate Requirements
- Early Childhood – Regular Education
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications