Lead Teacher: Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

La Petite Academy; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Childcare discount

Flexible schedule

Monday-Friday

Job summary

La Petite Academy in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Lead Teacher to create engaging early education experiences, mentor staff, and oversee classroom operations. You will implement curriculum, ensure licensing compliance, and foster positive family relationships.

The ideal candidate has prior classroom leadership, a passion for child development, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors with preschoolers. This role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Develop engaging, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
• Mentor fellow teachers and promote collaboration within the center.
• Build genuine relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support child growth and center success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Family communication

Job description

La Petite Academy in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Lead Teacher to create engaging early education experiences, mentor staff, and oversee classroom operations. You will implement curriculum, ensure licensing compliance, and foster positive family relationships.

The ideal candidate has prior classroom leadership, a passion for child development, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors with preschoolers. This role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, and competitive benefits.