Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Shorewood; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A childcare center in Shorewood seeks a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment, manage classroom activities, and implement the L.E.A.P. Curriculum. You will lead and mentor staff while fostering a love of learning in children. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and at least six months of teaching experience. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) matching, health and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years of professional teaching experience.
• Six months of professional teaching experience is required.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor less experienced teachers.
• Overall classroom management and creating a safe learning environment.
• Implement proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers.

Skills

Classroom management

Mentoring

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their childrens latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center's success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least six months of professional teaching experience required.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.