Lead PEL ECE/Head Start Teacher

The Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Follow a school year calendar

Paid sick and personal days

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

A local educational center in Cicero, Illinois, is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join the Preschool-for-All team. This role focuses on preparing preschool-aged children for school success by providing quality educational experiences and managing the classroom. Applicants must have relevant early childhood education documentation, with a preference for bilingual candidates fluent in English and Spanish. The position offers benefits including paid sick days and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold PEL ECE or Gateways Level 5 documentation and keep it current.
• Background check is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality educational opportunities and manage daily classroom activities.
• Maintain individual and classroom data for ongoing assessments and record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with parents, children, and staff.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Education

PEL ECE or Gateways Level 5 documentation

Job description

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

$45,000 - $51,000 / year

Join the Preschool-for-All team to prepare preschool-aged children for school success.

Daily Responsibilities

• Providing quality educational opportunities and day-to-day management of the classroom.
• Maintaining individual and classroom data for on-going assessment, evaluation, and record keeping.
• Be able to communicate with parents, children, and staff.
• Hours: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have PEL ECE or Gateways Level 5 documentation and remain current.
• Background check required.
• Bilingual preferred – English / Spanish.

Benefits

• Follow a school year calendar.
• Paid sick (upon hire) and personal days (after first year).
• Healthcare benefits.

To apply, please contact Beverly Dawson, Head Start Director at: 708-722-5437, or send a resume to: [e-mail]