Lead Teacher 3-5: Growth, Mentorship & PSLF Eligible

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our mission-driven team at the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago. As Lead Teacher for ages 3-5, you will implement Head Start standards and tailor services to each family, ensuring social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual growth.

You will collaborate with a cohesive team, participate in assessments and planning, mentor classroom staff, and contribute to a supportive, high-quality educational environment with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• PEL required or must be obtained within 24 months of employment.
• Illinois Gateways to Opportunity ECE Level 5 Credential required.
• Minimum of two years working with children and/or families.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized learning that meets the social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs of all children in the classroom.
• Maintains knowledge of Center philosophy and classroom operations and relevant standards.
• Implements curriculum to support high quality teaching and learning reflecting family and cultural influences.
• Performs developmental screenings and regular assessments for lesson planning.
• Enters all required information on children, including assessments, into data systems.
• Identifies children needing additional assistance and refers as needed.
• Completes weekly child observations and supports staff in documenting them.
• Meets weekly with staff to review lesson plans and progress.
• Mentors and trains Teachers, Classroom Support Aides, interns, and volunteers.
• Supports performance reviews and other processes for classroom staff.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our mission-driven team at the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago. As Lead Teacher for ages 3-5, you will implement Head Start standards and tailor services to each family, ensuring social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual growth.

You will collaborate with a cohesive team, participate in assessments and planning, mentor classroom staff, and contribute to a supportive, high-quality educational environment with full-time hours.