Lead Early Childhood Teacher **Holy Family Catholic Schools** 2 Positions ID: 86077 Posted On 01/13/2026 **Job Overview** **Join Our Family. Find Your Calling.** Holy Family Early Childhood is seeking a caring, energetic, nurturing and dependable **Lead Teacher** to join our Holy Ghost Early Childhood team! This is a 12-month, full-time position. Nights and weekends off! **What You'll Do:** Our lead teachers provide a quality, developmentally appropriate experience for children in our early childhood program. They ensure a safe, healthy, loving, and consistent environment for the individual growth and well-being of each child. Lead teachers maintain an atmosphere conducive to communication and involvement through direct interaction with children, parents, and the early childhood director. This position will work in the toddler room. **What We're Looking For:** + Early childhood experience (required) + Early childhood diploma or AA degree preferred **We offer a starting wage of $16.50 per hour. Possible additional pay based on education and experience.** Full-time employees also enjoy the following benefits: + 20% off childcare and 40% off before/after care + State-funded childcare also available + K-12 tuition remission + 401k match - 4% match on 4% employee contribution + Paid Time-off (PTO) + Health, vision and dental plans + Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Account + Stable and supportive leadership **To Apply:** Interested candidate must submit an application online at: https://www.applitrack.com/hfdbq/onlineapp/ **_To learn more about Holy Family Early Childhood, visit us online at: holyfamilydbq.org/early-childhood_** Primary Contact 1755026660517 Krystal Hollander , Phone Phone Phone Fax khollander@holyfamily.dbq.pvt.k12.ia.us Email False False False **Job Details** Categories Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care Education Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $16.50 per hour Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan PTO (Paid Time Off) **Qualifications** Education Associates Experience 1-2 Years Company ID 1076 Job REQ # \# Positions 2 Start Date 20260113 End Date 20260430 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Early Childhood Lead 2-Year-Old Teacher Holy Family Catholic Schools Early Childhood Lead Coordinator Sedona Staffing Services Spanish Immersion Pre-K Teacher Holy Family Catholic Schools Middle School Logic Teacher Holy Family Catholic Schools Mathias Ham Historic Site – Site Lead National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Full-time Faculty in Teacher Education University of Dubuque **Share this Job** Holy Family Catholic Schools **About the Company** Holy Family Catholic Schools is the largest early childhood through 12th-grade Catholic school system in Northeast Iowa, serving over 1,800 infants and students at seven schools and early childhood centers. At Holy Family, we are dedicated to providing our students with a premier education that will prepare them for a lifetime of success. Our nearly 400 employees are the foundation that makes this mission possible. We strive to create a culture that encourages professional growth while maintaining a work-life balance. If you are interested in joining a welcoming and supportive community, consider a career with Holy Family Catholic Schools. Benefits available to our full-time employees include generous paid time-off, discounted K-12 tuition, and group insurance plans. Please consider joining us in our very important mission to form disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence! We invite you to explore our variety of career opportunities.