Early Childhood Teacher

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher for its childcare program to create a warm, engaging classroom where young children can thrive. You will design age-appropriate lessons, mentor assistants, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment in line with licensing standards.

You will build trusting relationships with families, communicate children's progress, support social-emotional development, and document observations to track growth and achievements.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with team members.
• Knowledge of licensing standards and best practices in early childhood education.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and nurturing classroom.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons to support developmental milestones.
• Guide and mentor assistant teachers to ensure effective classroom management.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment in compliance with licensing standards.
• Build trusting relationships with families and communicate children's progress.
• Support children's social-emotional development and well-being.
• Document observations and track children's growth and achievements.

Skills

Passion for early childhood education

Communication skills

Mentoring and teamwork

Licensing standards knowledge

Inclusive, nurturing environment

Job description

Role: Lead Teacher at a childcare center, responsible for creating a warm and engaging classroom environment where young children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons to support developmental milestones.
• Guide and mentor assistant teachers to ensure effective classroom management.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment in compliance with licensing standards.
• Build trusting relationships with families and communicate children's progress.
• Support children's social-emotional development and well-being.
• Document observations and track children's growth and achievements.

Qualifications And Skills

• Passion for early childhood education and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with team members.
• Knowledge of licensing standards and best practices in early childhood education.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and nurturing classroom.