Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is hiring a Lead Teacher for their Elgin location. This role involves creating lesson plans, ensuring child safety, and fostering family relationships in a supportive and educational environment. The ideal candidate will possess a CDA or ECE credits and previous childcare experience.

Benefits

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Qualifications

• Must have CDA or equivalent early childhood education credits.
• Ability to pass background checks required.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans developmentally appropriate for children.
• Establish rapport with families and care for children.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits

Job description

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Premier Early Childhood Education Partners provided pay range

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Description

The Learning Tree of Elgin West is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the following age groups:

Infant/Toddler/2s

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits,and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Full-time, Four 10 hour days, 7:15am-5:45pm

Compensation: $19.25-$21/hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
  
  

Main Job Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.
  
  

The Learning Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers

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