Early Childhood Teacher

MEP Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Chicago is seeking a Lead Teacher in early childhood education. You will guide classroom activities, design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

You will mentor staff, maintain open communication with families, and ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety standards while supporting children's growth through thoughtful curriculum planning and implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education or related field.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of licensing, health and safety standards, and best practices.
• Commitment to supporting children's development and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Lead and mentor classroom staff, modeling best practices.
• Maintain strong communication with families to build partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to licensing, health, and safety standards.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative classroom culture.
• Support children's growth through curriculum planning and implementation.

Skills

Early childhood education

Leadership and mentorship

Communication and interpersonal skills

Licensing, health and safety knowledge

Passion for child development

Job description

Role: Lead Teacher in early childhood education, responsible for guiding classroom activities and fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons tailored to children's needs.
• Lead and mentor classroom staff, modeling best practices in early childhood education.
• Maintain strong communication with families to build collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to licensing, health, and safety standards.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative classroom culture.
• Support children's growth and development through curriculum planning and implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in early childhood education or related field.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of licensing, health, safety standards, and best practices.
• Passion for supporting children's development and fostering a positive learning environment.