Experienced Lead InfantToddler Teachers

ONCE UPON A TIME SCHOOLHOUSE PRESCH; Belleville (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

ONCE UPON A TIME SCHOOLHOUSE PRESCH is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for a full-time, on-site role in Belleville, WI. The position focuses on planning engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Regular communication with families and collaboration with the team are essential components of the role. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education settings, strong knowledge of child development,

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education settings preferred.
• Strong foundation in education and teaching for toddlers or preschoolers.
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate lesson plans emphasizing play-based learning.
• Effective communication with children, families, and colleagues.
• Experience mentoring assistant teachers or support staff in classroom practices.
• Relevant coursework or degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, safety practices, and licensing regulations.
• Ability to lift and interact with toddlers and manage an active classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and guide play and learning experiences.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for toddlers.
• Support routines such as meals and rest time.
• Monitor developmental milestones and document progress.
• Communicate regularly with families about children's progress.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Follow center policies and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Early childhood education

Child development

Classroom management

Play-based learning

Family communication

Mentoring staff

Patience and professionalism

Education

Early childhood education coursework

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company Description Once Upon a Time Schoolhouse Preschool & Childcare Center is an early childhood program serving families in Belleville, WI and the surrounding area. The center provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children to learn and grow. Play-based learning and age-appropriate activities are used to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The team is committed to partnering with families and fostering a strong sense of community. Educators are encouraged to bring creativity, patience, and professionalism to the classroom every day.

Role Description The Lead Preschool Teacher is a full-time, on-site role located in Belleville, WI. This role is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for toddlers, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment. Daily tasks include supervising children, guiding play and learning experiences, supporting routines such as meals and rest time, and monitoring developmental milestones. The Lead Teacher will communicate regularly with families about children's progress, collaborate with team members, and maintain classroom organization and cleanliness. Additional responsibilities include following center policies, documenting attendance and incidents, and participating in staff meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

Previous experience working in an early childhood education setting preferred.

Strong foundation in Education and Teaching, with experience in early childhood or toddler classrooms.

Ability to design and implement Lesson Planning that supports play-based, developmentally appropriate learning.

Effective Communication skills for interacting with children, families, and colleagues.

Experience in Training or mentoring assistant teachers or support staff in classroom practices.

Relevant early childhood education coursework, certification, or degree preferred.

Knowledge of child development, safety practices, and licensing regulations.

Ability to lift and safely interact with toddlers, and manage an active classroom environment.

CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.

Professionalism and maturity required.