Early Childhood Lead Teacher PT; FTE Tosa Tots Classroom - Wilson

Early Childhood Lead Teacher – Tosa Tots

Wauwatosa School District – Recreation Department – Wilson Elementary School (Fall )

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher works in partnership with the Special Education Teacher to deliver quality instruction to Tosa Tots participants.

Anticipated

Start Date:

May 18, 2026

Hours:

8:00 am – 12:30 pm, part‑time (0.5)

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour – depending on experience

• Collaborate with the special education teacher in planning daily lessons
• Support an inclusive educational environment for all students
• Establish and maintain effective routines and procedures
• Communicate clearly and check for understanding
• Create and maintain a safe physical setting
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents/guardians through frequent communication concerning students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with administrators, other school personnel, and the community to promote continuous improvement
• Remain free of alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substances in the workplace
• Serve as a role model for students in civic and responsible conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) or teacher certification through the Department of Public Instruction (preferred)
• Minimum one‑year experience as a preschool teacher (preferred)
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work with diverse groups of adults and children
• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of maturity
• Strong degree of self‑direction and motivation
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• Ability to maintain records and reports in an organized manner
• Knowledge of effective teaching practices
• Ability to design lessons that meet the educational needs of all students
• Understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the target age group

• Ability to sit or stand for up to four hours per day
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to thirty pounds without assistance in an indoor setting
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
  
  Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Board of Education does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected under state or federal law, including but not limited to race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, genetic information, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, service or membership in the United States’ armed forces, national guard of any state, state defense force or any other reserve component of the United States’ armed forces, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non‑use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non‑working hours, declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, authorized use of family or medical leave or worker’s compensation benefits, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

Exceptions to this policy may be made only as permitted by state and federal law.