Infant and Toddler Lead Teacher

Are you looking for a job working with young children and families in a program that values teachers for the professionals they are? A program that knows that the relationships between teachers and children are the key to a high-quality early childhood experience? Then Milestones Programs for Children is the place for you! Milestones is the premier provider of educational and care programs for children in Milwaukee's North shore.

· We are a nonprofit organization providing the highest quality childcare and educational programs for children of working parents.

· Milestones has been at the forefront of early-childhood and school-age programming for more than 40 years.

· Founded in 1979, Milestones is one of the oldest and most respected licensed childcare providers in Wisconsin. Our Early Childhood programs are located in the communities of Milwaukee's East Side, Whitefish Bay and Fox Point.

Just some of what Milestones has to offer:

• Professional, positive and supportive community of staff, teachers and families
• Warm and inviting classroom environments
• Collaborative work culture
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Up to $2400 sign on bonus
• Exceptional teacher:child ratios
• Creative and innovative curriculum

Our Mission:

Milestones Programs for Children is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and educational opportunities for Children.

Qualifications:

Head Teacher applicants should have an associates, or 4 year degree in Education, or a related field. Experience is helpful, but not required.

Job duties:

• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers on a daily basis to ensure that the needs of every child is being met
• Work as a team to maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom
• Provide a developmentally appropriate environment and curriculum for the children in your care
• Observe children, and make regular documentation of their development. Use these observations to set goals for individual children.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents using a variety of means of communication.

We’d love the opportunity to meet with you and tell you more about this great place to work!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work within the hours of 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person