Infant Lead Teacher

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Base pay range

$14.00 / hr - $17.00 / hr

Summary

The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum for their assigned classroom and collaborates with the Director and other staff members to foster an atmosphere of goodwill, open communication, and teamwork. This is a roughly 35 hours starting in mid January of 2026.

Duties

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Works when scheduled; follows attendance policies including keeping child / teacher ratio.

Arrives to work on time and gives ample notice for absences.

Dresses appropriately for position; neat appearance & follows dress code.

Maintains confidentiality concerning children / families / staff information.

Maintains professional, positive, and open working relationships with other staff members.

Works as a collaborator with flexibility (within classroom, pod, & center).

Is familiar with and follows center policies.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN

Presents a friendly and warm demeanor and gets down on the floor / same level with the children.

Avoids labeling of children and reinforces positive behavior.

Sensitive to children's moods; adjusts standards when children are fatigued or over-stimulated.

Speaks to children using positive phrases and tone; limits the use of 'no,' 'don't,' 'stop' (ex : 'Blocks are for building' vs. 'Stop throwing blocks').

Good sanitary practices (handwashing for self and children, clean faces, clean diapers, etc.).

SKILLS WORKING IN CLASSROOM

Develops / follows classroom schedule and implements lesson plans following center requirements.

Supplies developmentally appropriate activities for children and uses learning centers in the classroom in proper ways.

Supplies a variety of activities / materials for children at any given time (allows for choices).

Learning materials are rotated in and out regularly.

Reads to children in small groups and individually.

Maintains a clean, safe, and presentable classroom and is aware of safety & health precautions.

Facilitates thoughtful, orderly transitions.

Displays patience; deals with the act - not the child in disciplinary situations; uses logical consequences.

Helps daily with snack, meal, naptimes, diapering and toileting of children.

Helps daily with classroom chores including washing and disinfecting tables, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning classroom toilet, washing classroom windows / doors, gathering the garbage, and cleaning the classroom sinks.

SKILLS COLLABORATING WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES

Listens and responds appropriately to parents / families and seeks partnership with families.

Greets families by name and with a smile.

Communicates with details of a child's day (not just 'he / she had a good day')

Is available and approachable with parents / families and is tactful when discussing demanding situations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attends regular staff meetings.

Meets or exceeds State requirements in fulfilling continuing education hours.

Follows State regulations in the classroom.

Seeks added educational improvement opportunities and uses new instructional strategies.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High School Diploma

Technology / Equipment

Cell phone, Tablet

Prefered Qualifications

Education : Some College preferred

Experience and / or Training : Childcare experience preferred

Licenses / Certificates

Introduction to the Childcare Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher, Fundamentals of Infant / Toddler Care, Abusive Head Trauma Training, Mandated Reporter Training, CPR / AED

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Speak and hear communications. Occasionally lift or move up to thirty pounds. May be needed to work hours outside of the typical workday. Organizational skills for the generation of detailed reports, documentation, etc. Ability to interact professionally with parents and staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Can be noisy with children's voices.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Nice To Haves

Birthday Gift Card

Back to School Dinner

Teacher Appreciation Dinner

No weekends, evenings, or holidays

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403b Contribution

Longevity Bonus

FSA

Reduced Tuition

Insurance Reimbursement

About Us

Children's Community Center (CCC) is a non-profit preschool and childcare center, located in a residential neighborhood, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Established in 1975, CCC was founded on being a full-inclusion center that welcomed and included everyone. 47 years later, this is still our mission.

CCC is a large childcare center that has 18 classrooms, licensed for 235 children and cares for children ages 1 month through 12 years old. Since CCC was built and designed to be a childcare center, we are fortunate to have 3 indoor gross motor areas, 4 outdoor play areas, and a 2-acre nature center that is handicap accessible. We are proud to have staff, with years of experience, ranging from brand new to 40 years.

One of the founders of CCC wrote a motto that we all try to live by each day. It is engraved on a rock in the front of our building, as a reminder to us as we come and go each day. As an employee of CCC we ask that you embrace our motto and help us live out our mission for the children and families that we serve and care for.

Each child uniquely different, Each child equally precious

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