Job Details

Early Child Education Teacher

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10012158

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title: Early Child Education Teacher

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher

Job Duties:

The Children's Learning Center is looking for infant, toddler and preschool Lead Educators. Classroom placement may be flexible and based on enrollment and Center need.

The Lead Educator is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in the classroom. The person in this position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. The individual will supervise student staff working in their classroom space. Lead Educators must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by, state licensing and accreditation

These positions are eligible for benefits, including paid time off. More information on the generous benefits offered to UWM employees can be found below in the Benefits and Total Rewards section. The starting salary for these roles is $38,506.

Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
Mentors new teachers and students
Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

Department: Children's Learning Center

Compensation: $38,506

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or NAEYC equivalent is required upon start date
Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
Documented experience in a campus child care program
Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position. PLEASE NOTE: resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 07/06/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/05/2026. Applications submitted after 07/05/2026 may not be reviewed.

Job Details

Early Child Education Teacher

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10012158

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title: Early Child Education Teacher

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher

Job Duties:

The Children's Learning Center is looking for infant, toddler and preschool Lead Educators. Classroom placement may be flexible and based on enrollment and Center need.

Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
Mentors new teachers and students
Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

Department: Children's Learning Center

Compensation: $38,506

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or NAEYC equivalent is required upon start date
Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
Documented experience in a campus child care program
Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.

How to Apply:

Job Details

Early Child Education Teacher

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10012158

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title: Early Child Education Teacher

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher

Job Duties:

The Children's Learning Center is looking for infant, toddler and preschool Lead Educators. Classroom placement may be flexible and based on enrollment and Center need.

Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
Mentors new teachers and students
Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

Department: Children's Learning Center

Compensation: $38,506

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or NAEYC equivalent is required upon start date
Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
Documented experience in a campus child care program
Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.

Early Child Education Teacher

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA