Early Childhood Lead Teacher

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Childcare discount 20%

Before/after care discount 40%

State-funded childcare

401k match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental plans

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Training provided

Job summary

Holy Family is seeking a caring, energetic Lead Teacher for the 2-3 year old classroom at our St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center in Dubuque, IA. This 12-month, full-time position offers a nurturing, developmental approach and a supportive team environment.

The ideal candidate has early childhood experience; possessing an early childhood diploma or AA degree is preferred. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour with potential additional pay based on education and experience, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Early childhood experience is required.
• Early childhood diploma or AA degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher for a classroom of 2-3 year olds.
• Provide a quality, developmentally appropriate experience for children in the program.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, loving, and consistent environment for each child.
• Engage with children, parents, and the early childhood director to foster communication and involvement.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Education

Early childhood diploma or AA degree

Job description

Holy Family Dubuque St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center - Dubuque, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Holy Family Dubuque St. Joseph the Worker Early Childhood Center - Dubuque, Iowa Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5921037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Holy Family Early Childhood is seeking a caring, energetic, nurturing and dependable Lead Teacher to join our St. Joseph the Worker team! This is a 12-month, full-time position. Nights and weekends off! This position will be responsible for a classroom of 2-3 year olds.

Our lead teachers provide a quality, developmentally appropriate experience for children in our early childhood program. They ensure a safe, healthy, loving, and consistent environment for the individual growth and well-being of each child. Lead teachers maintain an atmosphere conducive to communication and involvement through direct interaction with children, parents, and the early childhood director.

Early childhood experience is required. Early childhood diploma or AA degree also preferred.

Holy Family offers a starting rate of $16.50 per hour. Possible additional pay based on education and experience.

Earn up to $1,000 in your first 90 days with the completion of training hours!

The following benefits are also available to full-time employees:

• K-12 tuition remission


• 20% off childcare and 40% off before/after care


• State-funded childcare also available


• 401k match - 3% match on 6% employee contribution


• Generous paid time-off


• Health and dental plans


• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• Training provided and fully paid


• Stable and supportive leadership

To learn more about Holy Family Early Childhood, visit us online at: holyfamilydbq.org/early-childhood/

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Contact Information

• Tessa Petsche


• 2005 Kane St


• Dubuque, Iowa 52001


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• Email: [e-mail]