Early Childhood Teacher

Proforma Health Inc; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. in Oak Forest is seeking a Lead Teacher to lead an early childhood learning center. You will design curricula and guide young learners to support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.

You will collaborate with families to address each child's needs, observe and document progress, and ensure health, safety, and licensing standards are met. The role also involves mentoring staff and promoting a positive, growth-oriented center community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and staff.
• Leadership ability to mentor and guide support team members.
• Ability to observe, assess, and document developmental progress accurately.
• Commitment to creating a warm, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and licensing regulations related to early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum to promote cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Partner with families to support each child's individual needs and developmental progress.
• Observe, document, and assess children's development to inform planning and communication.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Mentor and support staff, encouraging collaboration and professional growth.
• Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented center community.

Skills

Early childhood dev

Communication skills

Leadership

Observation & assessment

Inclusive environment

Health & safety regs

Job description

Role: Lead Teacher in a learning center focused on early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum to promote cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Partner with families to support each child's individual needs and developmental progress.
• Observe, document, and assess children's development to inform planning and communication.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Mentor and support support staff, encouraging collaboration and professional growth.
• Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented center community.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and staff.
• Leadership ability to mentor and guide support team members.
• Ability to observe, assess, and document developmental progress accurately.
• Commitment to creating a warm, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and licensing regulations related to early childhood education.