Lead Teacher (Early Childhood)

Children of America, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

Children of America, Inc. is hiring a Lead Teacher to join our caring team. You will create engaging lessons and a nurturing classroom, helping children develop across cognitive, social, and physical domains while building strong relationships with families.

The position offers a clear path for career growth, an employee discount on childcare, and comprehensive benefits. Join a supportive leadership team dedicated to quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with required ECE coursework/credits.
• At least 1 year of licensed childcare or early childhood education experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain as required.
• Must meet state childcare licensing requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and age-appropriate instruction.
• Implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and school leadership.
• Observe and document children's development and progress.
• Complete required progress reports and classroom documentation.
• Establish consistent routines and age-appropriate expectations.
• Respond with patience and empathy to individual needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leadership.
• Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Passionate

Dependable

Organized

Classroom leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED with ECE coursework

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Lead Teacher – $17–$20/Hour | 50% Childcare Discount | Career Growth

Children of America (COA) is hiring Lead Teachers!

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Education professional who is passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive? Join Children of America and become part of a supportive team where your experience, creativity, and dedication are valued.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll take an active role in creating an engaging classroom environment, building meaningful relationships with children and families, and helping children reach important developmental milestones.

Why You'll Love Working at COA

• $17.00–$20.00 per hour
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Supportive leadership and teaching team
• Opportunities to grow your career in Early Childhood Education

Leadership Opportunity | Career Growth | Employee Childcare Discount

About Children of America

Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education provider with 65+ locations across 18 states.

Our programs serve children from 6 weeks through 12 years old, including:

• Infant
• Toddler
• Preschool
• Pre-K
• Before & After School Care
• Summer Camp

At COA, we believe great teachers bring their whole selves to work. We value the unique experiences, ideas, and perspectives our educators bring to the classroom.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom and create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn and develop.

You’ll:

• Lead daily classroom activities and age-appropriate instruction
• Implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities
• Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and school leadership
• Observe, document, and communicate children's development and progress
• Complete required child progress reports and classroom documentation
• Establish consistent classroom routines and age-appropriate expectations
• Respond to children's individual needs with patience and empathy
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Work collaboratively with your teaching team and school leadership
• Implement COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum
• Follow all health, safety, and state licensing requirements

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an educator who is passionate, dependable, organized, and confident leading a classroom.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with required Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework/credits
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain as required
• Must meet applicable state childcare licensing requirements
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing classroom needs
• Commitment to providing high-quality care and education
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development

Grow Your Career With COA

At COA, we believe in investing in our educators. Whether you're an experienced Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher, Daycare Teacher, Childcare Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

If you're ready to lead a classroom, make a difference, and grow with a company that values its educators, we'd love to meet you!

Pay: $17.00–$20.00 per hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and/or additional benefits.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.