Lead Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Lead Teacher to join our educational team, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for children with diverse needs. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative curricula, managing classroom activities, and collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will help empower students to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and compassionate care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead by example and make a meaningful difference in young learners’ lives.

Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans and development plans tailored to each student’s unique needs and development levels.
• Manage classroom behavior proactively through effective behavior management techniques for students.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other colleagues, parents, and other professionals to coordinate comprehensive student support.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress.
• Maintain detailed documentation of student activities, progress reports, IEP updates, and incident reports while ensuring confidentiality.
• Foster a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood education principles within preschool or Montessori settings for young learners.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development stages, early intervention strategies, and behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for effective parent-teacher collaboration and team coordination; mentoring abilities are a plus.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and well-organized classroom environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation, attendance records, and children's developmental observations.
• Follow all applicable child care licensing regulations, health and safety policies, and center procedures.
• Maintain current required certifications and training, including CPR, First Aid, and other applicable Wisconsin child care training requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, patience, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Successfully complete all required background checks and meet applicable employment eligibility requirements.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person