Lead Teacher

The Learning Tree; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Car

Generous Benefits Package, including

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag - we love to show

Job summary

The Learning Tree in Huntley, IL seeks a Lead Teacher for our 2-Year-Old classroom. The role requires a CDA or 6 ECE credits and the ability to pass background checks. Prior childcare experience is a plus. This full-time position follows a 4/10s schedule with competitive pay of $19-$21 per hour.

We offer a generous benefits package, paid trainings, and opportunities for professional development in a family-oriented setting that values collaboration and open communication with families.

Qualifications

• Requires a CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits and the ability to pass all background checks.
• Experience in childcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans across all areas of child development and communicate via our parent app.
• Establish strong rapport with families to deliver quality care.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and document child progress.
• Conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences (November and May).
• Meet physical requirements of caring for young children, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

CDA

ECE credits

Background checks

Childcare experience

Education

CDA or 6 ECE credits

Job description

The Learning Tree of Huntley is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support our 2-Year-Old classroom!

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, 4/10s (four days/week, 10 hour shift)

Compensation: $19-$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.