Lead Teacher

Goddard School; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Recognition programs

Tuition reimbursement

Child care benefit

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

The Goddard School located in Arlington Heights is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our team. You will lead daily activities and implement our developmentally appropriate Wonder of Learning curriculum, guiding young children through engaging lessons.

We value a nurturing classroom, strong family communication, and collaboration with a supportive team to promote each child’s growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using Wonder of Learning curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain open communication with families about child progress and daily activities.
• Uphold health and safety standards and licensing regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Observe and document children's learning to inform activities and share insights with families.
• Support Assistant and Resource Teachers to foster a collaborative team.
• Model positive guidance to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Observation

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• No nights and weekends
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• child care benifit
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Free food & snacks

The Goddard School® located at Goddard Arlington Heights, N Arlington heights rd., Arlington Heights, Il 60004is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success.

Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
• Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
• Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
• Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
• Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children