Teacher

Ebenezer Child Care Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebenezer Child Care Centers is seeking a full-time, on-site Teacher in the Greater Milwaukee area to plan and implement age-appropriate lessons, support children’s development, and maintain a safe learning environment.

You will communicate with families, document observations, and collaborate with staff while meeting licensing requirements and center policies. Experience in early childhood education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in education and teaching with knowledge of child development.
• Ability to design and implement effective lesson plans for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication with children, families, and staff.
• Experience training or mentoring others in classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons to support development.
• Create a safe, engaging classroom environment and monitor progress.
• Communicate regularly with families and colleagues; document observations.
• Collaborate with team, participate in professional development, and contribute to center events.

Skills

Child development

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Observational assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

Job description

Company Description

Ebenezer Child Care Centers has supported working families in Milwaukee with reliable child care since 1968. The organization is NAC Accredited and YoungStar 5 Star Rated, reflecting a strong commitment to quality early childhood education. Ebenezer provides care and age-appropriate curriculum for children from 4 weeks to 12 years old. Experienced teaching staff are central to its programs, with centers located in Downtown Milwaukee, Southside Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on nurturing children’s growth and development.

Role Description

The Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Day-to-day tasks include creating a safe and engaging classroom environment, leading group and individual learning experiences, and monitoring each child’s progress. The Teacher communicates regularly with families and colleagues, documents observations, and follows center policies and licensing requirements. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with team members, participating in training and professional development, and contributing to center events and initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Milwaukee area at one of Ebenezer’s center locations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Education and Teaching, with knowledge of child development and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to design and implement effective Lesson Planning that supports diverse learning needs.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with children, families, and team members.
• Experience in Training or mentoring others in classroom practices or child care procedures.
• Relevant coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Compliance with state child care licensing requirements and ability to pass necessary background checks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to ongoing professional growth.