Preschool Lead Teacher — Plan, Inspire, Nurture Minds

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Preschool in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Lead Teacher to contribute to a highly motivated, collaborative student body and support a structured daily routine aligned with curriculum objectives.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a solid work ethic and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision, works as part of a team, accepts responsibility and is self-motivated, demonstrates strong work ethic, and displays effective multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy, and weekly themes
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child
• Maintain a daily routine
• Tend to basic needs of children including, but not limited to, diapering and toileting
• Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning and preparation
• Help with coordination of field trips
• Prepare lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• Complete assessment of children's development
• Report progress and concerns of children to parents
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Maintain anecdotal records
• Report any suspected abuse to supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment
• Inspect, clean, and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend in-service and monthly staff meetings
• Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom
• Keep all appropriate records up to date, such as attendance, meal counts, and time sheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing and YoungStar regulations
• Assist preschool director in planning and distribution of newsletters and parent communication
• Plan monthly goals for each child
• Meet all guidelines detailed in evaluation specifically planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities

Skills

Early childhood education degree

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

St. Anthony Preschool in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Lead Teacher to contribute to a highly motivated, collaborative student body and support a structured daily routine aligned with curriculum objectives.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a solid work ethic and multitasking abilities.