Infant Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire

Monroe (WI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 42,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

401k

Short Term Disability (employee paid)

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays & Paid Birthday

Paid Continuing Education & Access to

Sign on Bonus

50% Tuition Discount

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to guide a small class of infants aged 6 weeks to 6 months. The role emphasizes a safe, engaging environment that supports early social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Plan age-appropriate curricula, foster curiosity, and build strong relationships with families and staff. The ideal candidate will lead with strong communication, organization, and a passion for early childhood education to help young learners thrive in a structured setting with up

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent per Wisconsin DPI.
240 hours of experience as an assistant child care teacher or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Establish consistent daily routines and classroom structure.
Observe, assess, and document children’s progress and milestones.
Foster positive behavior and guide children using appropriate discipline strategies.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding child progress and needs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-equipped classroom.
Ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning styles and needs.
Encourage language development through conversation, reading, and play.
Promote independence, self-help skills, and positive peer interactions.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
Build a welcoming and inclusive classroom community.

Education

4 ECE credits

Wisconsin Registry credentials

Child Development Associate (CDA)

ECE associate/degree

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher to guide a classroom of children ages 6 weeks through 6 months. This role focuses on creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports early social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The ideal candidate will plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, encourage curiosity and independence, and foster positive relationships with children, families, and staff. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to helping young learners thrive. This classroom can have up to 7 children with an assistant. The classroom operates at a ratio of 4 children to 1 teacher.

About This Role

What You'll Do

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
Establish consistent daily routines and classroom structure
Observe, assess, and document children’s progress and milestones
Foster positive behavior and guide children using appropriate discipline strategies
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding child progress and needs
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-equipped classroom
Ensure compliance with all licensing, health, and safety regulations
Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning styles and needs
Encourage language development through conversation, reading, and play
Promote independence, self-help skills, and positive peer interactions
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
Build a welcoming and inclusive classroom community

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed high school or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
Have at least 240 hours of experience as an assistant child care teacher in a group child care center, as a licensed family child care provider, or in another approved early childhood setting.

At least one of the following:

Four credits in early childhood education or its equivalent.
Two non-credit department-approved courses in early childhood education (Introduction to the Child Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher or the assistant child care teacher or child care teacher training programs approved by the Wisconsin department of public instruction).
Two credits in early childhood education and one noncredit department-approved course in early childhood education.
A certificate from the Wisconsin Registry indicating that the person is qualified as a child care teacher.
The Registry Preschool Credential.
The Registry Infant Toddler Credential.
Forty-eight credits from an institution of higher education with at least 3 credits in early childhood education or its equivalent.
A one-year child care diploma in child care or early childhood education from an institution of higher education.
An associate degree in early childhood education or child care from an institution of higher education.
A Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Certificate from American Montessori Society, Association Montessori International, or Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.
A license issued by the Wisconsin department of public instruction or the appropriate authority in another state to be a pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or early childhood regular or special education teacher. The license may not be a one-year license with stipulations (formerly known as an emergency license); a 3-year, short-term substitute license; or a 5-year long-term substitute license, as defined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Prior experience in a lead teaching role or supervising staff
Familiarity with play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar teaching philosophies
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with child assessment tools and developmental screenings
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Strong classroom management and behavior guidance skills
Experience integrating music, art, or sensory activities into the curriculum
Comfort using technology for communication, documentation, and lesson planning
Knowledge of state licensing requirements and early childhood regulations
Experience working with children with diverse learning needs or special needs
Strong parent communication and relationship-building skills
Creative, flexible, and adaptable teaching style
Passion for continuous learning and professional development
Ability to contribute to curriculum planning and program improvement
Wisconsin Registry level of at least 7 or higher.