Lead Early Head Start Teacher - Birth to 3

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee is seeking an Early Head Start Lead Teacher to manage daily programming for birth to age three, adapting curriculum to developmental needs and ensuring high-quality care.

You will liaise with families and coordinate with the ECEC team to meet licensing and Head Start standards. The role requires strong planning, collaboration, and child-focused assessment, with adherence to WI licensing, YoungStar accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Qualifications

• BA degree in early childhood education or related field preferred (Staff meeting minimum requirement of an Early Childhood Associates Degree, Child Development Associate (CDA) or successful completion of 12 college credits in Infant/Toddler early childhood education)
• 2+ years experience within early care working in a licensed childcare setting working with from birth to three years.
• Knowledge of Early Head Start standards
• Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills
• Interest and ability to support children and their families
• Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions
• Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members
• Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistent compliance and meets all YoungStar, accreditation and/or licensing regulations
• Adheres to federal deadlines for the completion of paperwork.
• Teaching practices that are planned and executed reflect developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
• Classroom environment is in compliance with Youngstar, licensing and accreditation standards: cleaned; well-organized; maintained and refreshed with appropriate learning centers, displays and bulletin boards
• Educational materials and toys are cleaned, sanitized, in good repair, stored and organized to optimize child safety and use
• Maintains and refreshes well designed, child-focused bulletin boards that reflect children’s work and interests
• Develops and implements lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, SJA philosophy and policies
• Enforces policies and procedures that ensure our compliance with the WI Department of Children and Families licensing requirements, Head Start Program Performance Standards and accreditation standards
• Maintains supervision of children assigned to him/her at all times--alert to signs of illness or stress; informs Program Supervisor regarding children who may be showing signs of physical, emotional, or developmental problems
• Ensures that all teachers will engage positively with children and use appropriate discipline methods as outlined in SJA and Next Door’s Child Management policies and procedures
• Completes two home visits per year and two parent conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Planning

Independence

Family support

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field

Early Childhood Associates Degree

CDA or 12 college credits Infant/Toddler

Job description

St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee is seeking an Early Head Start Lead Teacher to manage daily programming for birth to age three, adapting curriculum to developmental needs and ensuring high-quality care.

You will liaise with families and coordinate with the ECEC team to meet licensing and Head Start standards. The role requires strong planning, collaboration, and child-focused assessment, with adherence to WI licensing, YoungStar accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.