Full time infant teacher

Grace Lutheran Church / Seeds of Grace Christian Child Development Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Staff discounts on childcare

Paid holidays

403(b) and Pension Plan

Job summary

The Grace Lutheran Church / Seeds of Grace Christian Child Development Center is seeking a caring, creative preschool teacher to join our growing team in Illinois. The role focuses on planning and delivering engaging activities that nurture curiosity and development across physical, cognitive, and social domains.

Qualifications include strong communication, a background in early learning standards, and a minimum of 1 year preschool experience; degrees in early childhood are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Display a passion for teaching young children and developing age-appropriate Preschool activities.
• Knowledge of early learning standards, curriculum and child development.
• Dependable, responsible, punctual.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities and opportunities that engage students’ curiosity, exploration and problem solving.
• Provide children with age-appropriate activities that promote physical, intellectual and social growth.
• Develop and execute lesson plans that establish high expectations of our students in areas and behaviors, as well as adapting to each child’s individual learning styles.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Passion for teaching

Knowledge of early learning standards

Dependable & punctual

Education

Bachelors degree in early childhood or related field

Associates degree in early childhood education or CDA

Job description

Job Description

Looking to join a team of dedicated professionals? Are you passionate about the education

of young children? We are looking for a caring, creative, hardworking teacher to join our

growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing activities and opportunities that engage students’ curiosity, exploration and problem solving.
• Provide children with age-appropriate activities that promote physical, intellectual and social growth.
• Develop and execute lesson plans that establish high expectations of our students in areas and behaviors, as well as adapting to each child’s individual learning styles.

Why Work for Us:

• Competitive wages starting in a range of $18-20 per hour, depending on level of education completed and years of experience.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance with an HSA
• Paid time off
• Staff discounts on childcare
• Paid holidays
• 403(b) and Pension Plan available

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Display a passion for teaching young children and developing age-appropriate Preschool activities.
• Knowledge of early learning standards, curriculum and child development.
• Dependable, responsible, punctual.
• 4 year degree in early childhood or a related educational field with a minimum of at least 1 year experience in an early childhood/Preschool setting preferred.
• Associates Degree in early childhood education, and/or CDA, with at least 1 year experience in an early childhood/Preschool setting will also be considered.