Lead Teacher

Spring Education Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Pre-K Lead Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to implement a unique literacy-based curriculum while fostering a balanced learning environment. Educators will enjoy professional freedom to create engaging activities tailored to children's interests. The organization values collaboration among staff, families, and the community, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for both teachers and students. Join a community dedicated to nurturing young minds and making a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Employee Childcare Discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Personalized Training Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and comply with state-specific education requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with Early Childhood Education credits required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate classroom operations and implement proprietary literacy-based curriculum.
• Develop activities based on students' interests and needs.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Special Education

Creativity in Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma with CDA

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#35), 1587 Oswego Rd, Naperville, Illinois, United States of America Req #10362

Monday, May 5, 2025

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

At Chesterbrook Academy, we are excited to announce this new career opportunity! Are you a Preschool Teacher who is warm, passionate, skilled, and values a classroom centered on the perfect balance of learning and play - we know just the place! Apply today to join the Chesterbrook community of educators who embrace our Culture of Care.

Benefits Offered:

• Employee Childcare Discount & Uncapped Referral Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Personalized & Interactive Training Program

Job Description:

As a Pre-K Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for the coordination of classroom operations, including the implementation of our proprietary curriculum. Our curriculum is literacy-based and structured, but also purposefully flexible. Teachers are encouraged to be creative and intentional when developing activities, you’ll have the professional freedom to ensure instructional decisions are based on student's interests and needs. Our teams collaborate and build relationships with fellow staff members, school administration, families, and the community.

Employment Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintain validation of required credentials for the position.
• Complies with all state-specific education requirements. Must have one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree including 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field.
• Associate degree including 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field.
• High School Diploma or GED and an awarded CDA (Child Development Associate)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

• Chesterbrook Academy (#35), 1587 Oswego Rd, Naperville, Illinois, United States of America