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Preschool/Early Childhood Teacher

MRA-The Management Association
$47,787 - $64,653
United States, Wisconsin, Sheboygan
Apr 07, 2026
Company: John Michael Kohler Arts Center Job Title: Preschool/Early Childhood Teacher Location: Sheboygan, WI Now Hiring: Creative, Flexible, and Ready to Inspire Young Learners Do you love helping young children learn through art, movement, music, and play? Are you energized by creative classrooms where curiosity, exploration, and self-expression are part of the daily routine? The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is seeking Preschool / Early Childhood Teachers in these areas to join our arts-integrated, museum-based preschool team: 4K Full-time (WI DPI Licensed) 3K Full-time (License strongly preferred) Our dedicated Preschool team includes both full-time and part-time teachers who collaborate closely to create a supportive, engaging learning environment for young children. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Wisconsin State Licensing rules and policies, including the health and safety of all children, tracking students throughout the day, maintaining student files, and healthy snack/allergy awareness guidelines. We maintain the requirements set forth by the Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) and state mandates for 4K programs. What Makes This Role Special Work in a creative, arts-integrated museum preschool environment Collaborate with a supportive team of educators Bring music, movement, art, and play into daily learning If you enjoy variety, collaborating with other educators, and bringing arts-based learning to life, we would love to meet you. School Schedule Dates: August 11, 2026 - June 12, 2027 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, full-time, daytime hours Mondays are focused on planning and preparation Tuesday - Friday, primarily supports classroom instruction Occasional evenings or weekends to support museum and preschool events What You'll Do Implement our arts-based curriculum and enrich learning by utilizing the Arts Center's exhibitions, performances, artists-in-residence, and other programming as primary resources. Classroom management, Student Engagement, Parent Communication Collaborate with leadership and teachers in weekly planning sessions Conduct fall, midyear, and year-end evaluations of each child and meet with parents to discuss their child's development in a conference format. 4K will collaborate with the program leadership and teachers to coordinate field trips, the annual performance, and Preschool Perspectives, the exhibition of student work. Participate in museum events, including open houses, exhibitions of student work, and family programs Maintain required documentation such as attendance records, health forms, and licensing records Attend staff meetings, trainings, curatorial briefings, and professional development Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Early Childhood Education preferred) Wisconsin teaching license (4K required; 3K preferred) Experience in early childhood education (3-5) Skills, Experience, & Credentials That Set You Apart: Strong communication and collaboration skills Well-organized and detail-oriented Preschool teaching certification preferred Interest in a variety of visual and performing arts Knowledgeable in Preschool administration best practices Experience directing support staff and volunteers About Our Organization The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and one hour from Milwaukee and Green Bay. While other museums focus on objects, JMKAC and its recently opened Art Preserve focus on relationships with artists and the community, and on preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center presents works by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops, and an on-site preschool. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.