Lead Teacher

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5 days ago Requisition

Position Overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for leading the daily operations of an assigned classroom

while creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment

where every child can thrive. This position is responsible for planning and implementing high-quality

curriculum, fostering children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development,

and ensuring each child's individual needs are met through intentional teaching and active

supervision.

As the instructional leader of the classroom, the Lead Teacher models professionalism, mentors

classroom staff and builds collaborative partnerships with families to support each child's success.

The Lead Teacher ensures compliance with Wisconsin DCF 251 Licensing Rules, Wisconsin Model

Early Learning Standards (WMELS), NAC standards, and St. Francis Children' Center policies.

SFCC's philosophy: "All children can learn if we can learn how to teach them."

Daily Operations & Classroom Support

• Lead the daily operations of the classroom by implementing consistent schedules, routines, and transitions.
• Ensure the classroom is prepared and ready prior to children's arrival, including setting up learning centers and educational materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and licensing-ready classroom environment throughout the day.
• Assign daily responsibilities to Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides to ensure classroom tasks are completed effectively.
• Monitor classroom staffing to maintain required child-to-staff ratios and active supervision at all times.
• Complete and maintain accurate attendance records, name-to-face attendance checks, and head counts throughout the day.
• Ensure classroom materials, supplies, and equipment are organized, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Maintain bulletin boards, classroom displays, and children's work to reflect current learning experiences.
• Prepare and maintain daily classroom documentation, including schedules, lesson plans, child observations, and required records.
• Communicate classroom supply needs and maintenance concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Support smooth daily operations by assisting with arrival, departure, meals, rest time, toileting, diapering, outdoor play, and classroom transitions.
• Maintain open communication with the Assistant Director and Director regarding classroom needs, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a positive, collaborative team environment by modeling professionalism, flexibility, and accountability.
• Ensure all classroom practices align with Wisconsin DCF 251 Licensing Rules, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS), accreditation standards, and St. Francis Children' Center policies and procedures.

Family Engagement

• Establish welcoming, respectful, and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Greet children and families warmly during arrival and departure while promoting a positive center experience.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's daily experiences, developmental progress, milestones, and classroom activities.
• Respond to family questions and concerns professionally, respectfully, and in a timely manner.
• Complete and facilitate parent-teacher conferences according to program expectations.
• Prepare and distribute monthly classroom newsletters highlighting classroom learning, upcoming events, and family engagement opportunities.
• Encourage family participation in classroom activities, center events, conferences, and family engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with families to establish and support individual learning goals and developmental milestones.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all children, families, and program information in accordance with SFCC policies and applicable regulations.
• Communicate concerns regarding a child's development, behavior, health, or well-being promptly with leadership while following established center procedures.
• Promote an inclusive…