Lead Teacher 0-3 (Early Childhood)

Mary Crane Center; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development and growth

Collaborative team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Mary Crane Center in Chicago is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide a Head Start classroom and lead a dedicated teaching team. You will plan daily lessons, supervise staff, and foster a structured, engaging environment where children thrive.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, family partnerships, and compliance with early childhood standards, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential required.
• Strong leadership and classroom management skills.
• Ability to manage documentation, assessments, and compliance.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage a preschool classroom.
• Plan and implement daily lessons using Creative Curriculum.
• Support children’s development across social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
• Build strong relationships with families through communication and conferences.
• Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and classroom staff.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Documentation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or Child Development

Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus + Full Benefits + Leadership Role

We’re hiring Lead Teachers for our Head Start classrooms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a classroom, supporting a team, and creating a structured, engaging environment where children can thrive.

What You’ll Do as a Lead Teacher

• Lead and manage a preschool classroom
• Plan and implement daily lessons using Creative Curriculum
• Support children’s development across all areas (social, emotional, cognitive)
• Build strong relationships with families through communication and conferences
• Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and classroom staff

What You’ll Get

• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• A collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills
• Ability to manage documentation, assessments, and compliance

Why This Role

This is a leadership role within the classroom. You’ll guide both children and staff, with support from leadership and a structured program model.

Mary Crane Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law. To request accommodations, please contact 773-242-2881 x2886.