Lead Teacher

The Nurturing Nook; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Job summary

The Nurturing Nook in Milwaukee, a licensed childcare center, is hiring full-time Lead Teachers for the Two-Year-Old classroom. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be Level 5 or higher on the WI registry, and be able to pass background checks. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, implementing the curriculum, and ensuring the safety of children. We offer competitive pay, professional development, and generous benefits including health insurance and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Must pass all background checks.
• Ability to work with and care for small children.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans weekly.
• Implement and adapt curriculum based on classroom needs.
• Establish rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children.
• Maintain child assessments and portfolios.

Skills

Child development understanding

Effective communication

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Level 5 or higher on the WI registry

Job description

The Nurturing Nook in Milwaukee is a licensed childcare center seeking full-time Lead Teachers to support our Two-Year-Old classroom.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass all background checks. Lead teachers MUST be a Level 5 or higher on the WI registry.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:15am-5:15pm

Compensation: $16-$18.50/hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Childcare Discounts

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

The Nurturing Nook is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.