Lead Preschool Teacher

State of Illinois Child Development Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate lead teacher to foster early learning and development in a nurturing environment. This role involves creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and managing a diverse classroom. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a commitment to best practices in early childhood education. Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact on the lives of young learners while enjoying a supportive workplace with comprehensive benefits. If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Employee discount on child care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Experience managing a classroom of diverse learners is essential.
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Supervise activities that promote a play-based approach to learning.
• Communicate openly with parents and coworkers.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Standards

Adaptability in teaching methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Professional Educator License (PEL)

Gateways Level 5 ECE Credential

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

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We are looking for a phenomenal lead teacher for our center, who has a passion for early learning and development of the whole child. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of best practices, have good energy, work well with a team, and have great leadership qualities.

About us…

• We are conveniently located in the Loop with accessibility to the CTA and Metra.
• Benefits include flexible paid time off, paid holidays, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan.
• The older 5's/ kindergarten room has 10 children regularly enrolled with 1 teacher and a floater to help.
• The 4-5's room has 17-20 children with 2 teachers.
• The 3-4's room has 17-20 children with 2 teachers.
• The twos classroom has 14 children and 2 teachers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating an engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children.
• Supervises and facilitates activities that promote a constructivist, play-based approach in learning.
• Prepares classroom materials in advance of the children’s arrival.
• Manages the classroom on a daily basis.
• Plans and implements activities that encourage children’s curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Provides children with age-appropriate activities that stimulate physical, intellectual, and social development.
• Adapts teaching methods and curriculum to meet the individual needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles of all children.
• Maintains a supportive classroom environment.
• Communicates openly and cooperatively with parents and coworkers.
• Conducts classroom observations and parent/teacher conferences.
• Logs observation data into Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Aligns work with our company's mission and vision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Early Childhood Professional Educator License (PEL); or
• Gateways Level 5 ECE Credential or actively working toward it.
• Classroom management skills.
• Experience managing a classroom of diverse learners.
• Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Standards and application to daily teaching.

Wages/ Compensation:

• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service.
• Matching contributions to 401(k).
• Employee discount on child care.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid state and federal holidays.

Other requirements:

• Willingness to undergo and pass a criminal background check.
• Submission of current CFS-602 (DCFS Medical Examination of Adults) with TB test results, and evidence of Tdap and two MMR vaccinations.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $43,680.00 - $45,760 per year, based on credentials and experience

• 401(k)
• Matching contributions
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift

Work Location: 160 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601

First Steps of Learning Centers of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

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