Lead Infant Teacher

Spring Education Group; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to join a vibrant educational community. In this role, you will create engaging learning environments that foster children's development and inspire lifelong learning. Collaborating with a talented team, you will implement quality education programs and prioritize a safe, inclusive atmosphere. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about education and ready to uplift your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition discounts for your children

Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a CDA or CCP certification.
• Open to working with Pre-K or Infants, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage diverse learning environments for preschool students.
• Collaborate with staff to promote the well-being of the school community.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Childhood Development Associate (CDA)

Certified Childcare Professional (CCP)

College Credits in Child Development

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#31), 4622 Lacey Ave, Lisle, Illinois, United States of America Req #10358

Monday, May 5, 2025

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Summary:

As a Lead Preschool Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Culture : Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality education programs . Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritizes a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age or older
• A minimum of a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six; is required.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).
• Must be open to working with Pre-K (4-5 years old) or Infants (6 weeks to 12 months)

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

• Chesterbrook Academy (#31), 4622 Lacey Ave, Lisle, Illinois, United States of America