Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401(k) with Match

Childcare Discounts

Job summary

The Nurturing Nook in Milwaukee is looking for full-time Lead Teachers to support our Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Candidates must have a high-school diploma or GED, a Level 5 registry status, and the ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities include preparing age-appropriate lesson plans, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and maintaining communication with families. We offer competitive pay and a range of comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Level 5 or higher on the WI registry required for Lead teachers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans weekly.
• Implement curriculum covering all areas of child development.
• Establish rapport with families to ensure quality care.
• Ensure safety and well-being of each child.
• Maintain child assessment and portfolio for each child.
• Conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences.
• Physical ability to work around small children.
• Carry out daily responsibilities in the classroom.

Skills

Ability to pass background checks

Level 5 or higher on the WI registry

Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Nurturing Nook in Milwaukee is a licensed childcare center seeking full‑time Lead Teachers to support our Toddler/Two‑Year‑Old classroom and our Preschool 3s/4s classroom.

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

Required Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Compensation: $16–$18.50 per hour, based on education and experience

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.