Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Teacher role is onsite in Lake Mills, WI, with pay of $17–$19 per hour, dependent on experience. Joyful Hearts Learning Center provides care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years in a supportive environment. The role creates a safe, nurturing classroom, plans play-based learning, sets goals for children, and works with colleagues and families to support children’s development and well-being.

What you'll do

• Teach and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
• establish a safe and nurturing environment
• develop play-based lesson plans
• set and pursue individual goals for children
• collaborate with colleagues
• communicate with families through regular updates
• meet Wisconsin DCF Lead Teacher qualification requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

early childhood education

child care

play-based learning

child safety

family communication

lake mills wi

joyful hearts learning center

$17–$19/hr

30–40 hours weekly

tuition discounts

pto

paid holidays

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition discounts for staff children, three weeks of PTO, nine paid holidays, paid continuing education and staff meetings, three paid in-service days, Educator Assistance Program, free telehealth, discounted prescriptions, and a retirement savings plan.

Why this role

The schedule is 30–40 hours per week, with availability required between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; required lead-teacher coursework and ongoing education are specified.

About the employer

Joyful Hearts Learning Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.