Lead Infant Teacher

Position Overview

As Lead Infant Teacher, you will lead a classroom of compassionate Early Childhood Educators to care for infants (6 weeks to 12 months). You will create a safe, loving, and developmentally rich environment. You’ll work collaboratively with assistant teachers and leadership to guide curriculum, support milestones, and build strong partnerships with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, responsive care that supports infants’ physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development
• Show compassion, safety and effective team communication skills for all coworkers and parents.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Create a warm, nurturing environment that promotes secure attachment
• Oversee the daily care, diapering, feeding, documenting and all safety procedures.
• Oversee and organize routine tasks such as: meal times, diapering, cleaning, group time and play time.
• Oversee with daily observations and entering information into our online reporting app.
• Communicate regularly with families, offering updates, insights, and support
• Communicate with team members and supervisors in a positive and productive manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the classroom and all areas children are present.
• Ensure your classroom maintains accurate and up-to-date reports for State Licensing.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to lift 15-40 pounds continuously throughout a work day.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• At least 2 years of experience in an infant classroom
• Strong knowledge of infant development, responsive care giving, and safe sleep practices
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• State of WI required classes or equivalent (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and spend time on the floor with infants
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred

• Registry Level 9 or higher (preferred)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or closely related field) - Preferred
• 5 years of experience as a Lead Infant Teacher

Full-Time Benefits (more than 32 hours/ week) are available following 90-day probation:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Merit bonus pay

Salary : $15 - $18