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A typical day for an early childhood professional involves creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, leading group activities, monitoring children's safety, and assisting with daily routines like meals and playtime. You’ll frequently collaborate with other educators and communicate with parents or guardians to share updates on children's progress. Additionally, the role includes observing and documenting developmental milestones to tailor support for each child. This dynamic and interactive environment offers daily variety and opportunities to foster a lifelong love of learning in young children.

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To thrive in Early Childhood roles, you need knowledge of child development, classroom management, and educational best practices, typically supported by a degree or certification in early childhood education. Familiarity with lesson planning software, assessment tools, and childcare licensing requirements is often expected. Exceptional patience, creativity, and strong communication skills help build positive relationships with children and families. These abilities are critical for fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports young children's growth.

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Infographic showing various Early Childhood job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,364 per year, or $17 per hour.

Early Childhood Teacher

Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center: St. Michael

Wausau, WI • On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description


About This Role

Position Summary:

This position requires a person who is able to plan and carry out a daily curriculum designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of young children. This person needs to be sensitive to the needs of individual children and relate well to children, parents and co-workers. Flexibility is a key element of this position with regular and punctual attendance is necessary.


What You'll Do

Job Description:


  • Follows DCF regulations, YoungStar, Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center and Newman Catholic Schools Employee/Parent Handbook policies and procedures
  • Prepare, plan and implement materials and children’s activities in advance while meeting the individual and group needs of the children.
  • Write weekly lesson plans, incorporating play-based curriculum, SEL and religion components, around the individual child’s stage of development.
  • Keep the classroom neat, organized and eliminate clutter at all times.
  • Support and implement positive guidance policies and objectives.
  • Most be physically able to be involved in children’s activities, provide adequate supervision, and be able to respond to children’s needs quickly.
  • Maintain flexibility in hours. Maybe asked to come in early, stay late or shorten breaks due to the needs of the center.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Early Childhood Coures work or Associates Degree is preferred. Willing to train motivated and dedicated candidates in Early Childhood. Attend and fulfill continuing education requirements per DCF 251. Maintain current certification from The Wisconsin Registry and have or willing to complete CPR/First Aid training.


Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development