Lead Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly bonus up to $3 per hour

Paid prep time

Training

PTO

Paid holidays

Teledocs

1% 401K match

Clinic visit reimbursement

Job summary

Little Feet & Helpful Hands Childcare and Preschool is seeking a lead teacher to work with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, manage daily classroom routines, and partner with families to support children's growth.

The role emphasizes learning through play, with opportunities to lead and mentor within a supportive team at our Wisconsin center.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lead teacher certification required or through degree/books study.

Responsibilities

• Complete and delegate classroom schedule and daily flow.
• Create weekly, developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Communicate with parents via Brightwheel, including meals, diapers and naps.
• Maintain professional relationships with children and parents.
• Assist with daily care tasks (diapers, meals, naps).
• Model behavior and provide alternatives to misbehavior.
• Supervise and engage children through play, reading and activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

Child engagement

Education

High school diploma/GED

Lead teacher certification

Job description

Little Feet & Helpful Hands Childcare and Preschool is looking to add fun-loving, reliable lead teachers to our team! We’re looking for experienced individuals who are able to work with all ages served at the center– 6 weeks to 6 years old. We believe in learning through play and providing the children with fun experiences and lifelong friendships.

What You'll Do

• Complete and delegate the classroom schedule, shared classroom cleaning duties, diapering duties, and the overall flow of the classroom
• Create weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for the children in your care
• Communicate with parents via brightwheel app, including entering meals, diapers, and naps
• Maintain professional and caring relationships with children and parents, being sure to use appropriate words and tone of voice at all times
• Assist children in their daily needs, such as changing diapers and assisting in toileting, serving meals, and getting them down for a nap
• Model proper behavior and redirect improper behavior by providing a better option
• Supervise children and interact with them by playing with them, reading to them, dancing with them, etc.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma/GED
• Lead teacher certification– via degree or book studies

Nice To Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education(not required, but it's a plus!)
• We are willing to train and help you get all necessary requirements if you do not have them!
• Hourly bonus up to $3 per hour worked
• Paid prep time, trainings, and continuing education
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Neighborhood Family Clinic visit reimbursement
• Free access to Teledocs
• 1% 401K match

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent