Preschool Lead / Assistant Teacher    
POSITION POSTED:  02/11/2025
FULL-TIME POSITION
HOURS: 40+              
DEADLINE TO APPLY  One City Schools believes in identifying and hiring the best possible candidates to serve our scholars, families and school community.  The position will remain open until we identify the best candidate to fill the position and become part of the the One City Schools family! 

POSITION SUMMARY

One City Schools, Inc is growing! Be a part of the Dream! We are hiring a child care lead teacher for our new infant and age 1 classroom.  The position is for the 2024 - 2025 school year.  We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to early childhood care and education and to specifically providing a high level of care to the youngest children of the One City Staff members.  

A successful teacher will want to work with One City Schools to help us grow one of the most unique and transformational public schools in Wisconsin.  Our teaching positions include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an unbelievable opportunity to help redefine public education in Wisconsin and do something exceptional for children. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.onecityschools.org.

We are hiring Preschool Lead and Assistant Teachers (for infant and age 1) who are dedicated to cultivating and nurturing excellence in young children, and providing them with a solid early learning foundation that prepares them to become the next generation of leaders, scholars, innovators, entrepreneurs, professionals and community stewards to change the world, for the better.

We are seeking early educators that are fun, energetic, inspiring and nurturing of the students they teach, and who want to work with One City to help grow one of the most unique and transformational preschools in the country: One City Preschool.

You must have a deep passion and commitment for working with young children and their families, and for collaborating with your colleagues and experts in the fields your students are studying as well. Our teaching positions offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and an unbelievable opportunity to help do something exceptional for children.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Interactions between Teacher and Children

• Available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas and feelings.
• Supports children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive and sociolinguistic development, assisting children to be comfortable, secure, happy and involved in play, structured learning and other activities.
• Provides and maintains a creative and orderly classroom and school environment.
• Models the care and upkeep of the classroom, play spaces, center materials, and other building space.

• Keeps current in child development knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of One City Preschool’s educational program and AnjiPlay curriculum.
• Assists in on-going curriculum reviews, including offering feedback on implementation and program effectiveness.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental materials and services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Instructional Skill

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to One City’s and AnjiPlay’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Plans and implements a program designed to meet individual needs of children.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to active learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, and inspires children’s enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Monitors the learning and development of each child, and provides progress reports as required.
• Works cooperatively with designated outside support staff and supervises volunteers.
• Recognizes learning challenges and makes referrals and interventions as appropriate.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the Preschool Director.

Child Guidance

• Develops, in accordance with One City, City of Madison/Accreditation and state licensing guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the day for the supervision of students in all areas of the center.

Family Connections

• Builds and maintains positive and engaging relationships with parents.
• Works cooperatively with families to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Respects each family’s uniqueness and advocates for children and families, and One City Preschool.

Professionalism 

• Respects and honors the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Continued professional growth through participation in professional development opportunities offered by One City, higher education institutions, and other reputable institutions for continuing education; and attends team, staff and committee meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Model One City’s Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow scholars to take risks;
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual, consistent attendance and appropriate use of planning time;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues while demonstrating commitment to teamwork;
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City Schools to the public in word and deed;
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and welcoming educational environment and facility;
• At all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City; 
• Demonstration of excellence with judgment, decision making, problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset;
• Energetic, flexible and open-minded; a willingness to embrace strategic change based on best interests of our scholars;
• Self-reflective and proactive with a growth mindset, including the desire to receive and give feedback.

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City, and to working with young children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with young children preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required. 
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.  
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Member of the Wisconsin Child Care Registry.
• Completion of a background check required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

WHAT WE OFFER TEACHERS: COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION

One City offers salaries and wages that are competitive within our local market and area public schools, as well as comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Salaries: Dependent on education, experience and demonstrated impact on student achievement
• 11-month assignment with a standard work-day and dedicated planning time each week
• Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning models
• Generous time-off program, including 18 Days of PTO
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to an open seat at One City Schools 
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Compensation will be consistent with One City’s approved compensation plan as stipulated by the Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND ON ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2014, One City Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit school management organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that operates high quality preschools and public charter 4K - 12 schools in Wisconsin. One City's mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children and teens are on track to succeed in a college or career preparatory program from birth through high school graduation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Scholars live and lead with good character, practice self-care and personal wellness, and possess the requisite knowledge, skills, motivation, adaptability, and preparation to make the world better through acts of community service, and whatever careers or occupations they will choose in the future.

One City Preschool (OCP) is an accredited, award-winning, tuition-based early childhood learning center operated by One City Schools, Inc. that serves children ages 3 months through 4 years. We facilitate and support your child’s early learning, development, and wellness within a play-based learning environment, which leads to their success and a joy for learning in grade school and beyond. OCP is accredited by the City of Madison (WI) Child Care Division and recognized as a 5-Star (out of 5) childcare program by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Note: OCP also operates a preschool serving infants and one-year-olds, but these age levels are currently only available to the staff of One City Schools.

One City Elementary School (OCES) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing children in grades 4K to 5 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2018 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCES empowers its young scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on reading, writing and STEM, along with personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work, equips children for success in middle school and beyond.

One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing young people in grades 6 through 12 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2022 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCPA empowers its scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work equips its students for success in high school, college and beyond.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.