Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience Pewaukee; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience Pewaukee is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and lead classroom activities in Pewaukee, WI.

Responsibilities include implementing the L.E.A.P. Curriculum, guiding routines, and communicating with families, with a full-time Mon-Fri schedule and competitive pay of $18-$21 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood experience required.
• Professional Infant classroom experience strongly preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credential preferred.
• Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving, and safe sleep practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills.
• Must meet applicable Wisconsin childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom activities and routines.
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Engage infants through sensory exploration, music, movement, language, and age-appropriate play.
• Support feeding, diapering, safe sleep, tummy time, and daily care routines.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and progress.
• Create a nurturing environment that supports early cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers.
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / ECE coursework

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Pewaukee, WI

Pay: $18-$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Pewaukee is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Teacher who understands the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment during a child's earliest stages of development.

From first smiles and sounds to tummy time, sensory exploration, and developmental milestones, you'll lead a classroom where our youngest learners receive individualized care, build trusting relationships, and discover the world around them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom activities and routines
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Engage infants through sensory exploration, music, movement, language, and age-appropriate play
• Support feeding, diapering, safe sleep, tummy time, and daily care routines
• Observe and document developmental milestones and progress
• Create a nurturing environment that supports early cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood experience required
• Professional Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credential preferred
• Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving, and safe sleep practices
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills
• Must meet applicable Wisconsin childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $18-$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with available company match
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Career growth and advancement opportunities