Lead Teacher, Early Childhood (3-5) — Growth & Mentorship

brightpoint.org; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. This Lead Teacher 3-5 year olds position requires implementing Head Start standards and meeting social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs of students in an accredited center in Schaumburg, IL.

The role requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field, IL PEL or plan to obtain within 24 months, and Gateways Level 5

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) required or must be obtained within 24 months of employment.
• Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential required.
• A minimum of two years working with children and/or families required.

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, including Head Start program performance standards, ISBE requirements, and NAEYC requirements, when applicable.
• Implements classroom curriculum to support high quality teaching and learning practices which reflect mandated elements and components, and parental and cultural influences, as well as promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children.
• Conducts developmental screenings and regular assessments and uses information for lesson planning.
• Enters all required information on children, including assessment results, into data management system.
• Identifies children who may require additional assistance and works with supervisor to make appropriate referrals.
• Completes weekly child observations and enters them into the organization’s assessment tool; ensures that observations are completed by classroom staff and assists them as needed.
• Meets weekly with classroom and other staff as required to review lesson plans, share teaching strategies, and discuss children’s progress.
• Mentors and trains Teachers, Classroom Support Aides, student interns, and volunteers assigned in the classroom in basic child development and classroom techniques.
• Assists supervisor in completing annual performance reviews and other performance management activities for classroom staff
• Leads integration of supplemental learning initiatives for parents and children into classroom and plans and implements regular activities for parents to connect home and classroom learning.
• Completes and submits required monthly reports, monitoring reports, and all other documentation to supervisor, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

PEL License

Gateways Level 5 Credential

2+ years working with children/families

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. This Lead Teacher 3-5 year olds position requires implementing Head Start standards and meeting social, emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs of students in an accredited center in Schaumburg, IL.

The role requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field, IL PEL or plan to obtain within 24 months, and Gateways Level 5