Lead Teacher: Growth, Benefits & Flexible Schedule

The Children's Courtyard; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification assistance

Job summary

The Children’s Courtyard in Illinois is hiring a Lead Teacher to inspire preschoolers and mentor fellow teachers in a caring, structured environment. You will create engaging learning experiences and help manage daily activities in line with licensing guidelines.

You will promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children, build strong relationships with families, and help support our center’s success with a positive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Required: CDA or Degree.

Responsibilities

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

State requirements knowledge

Physical activity with children

Education

CDA or Degree

Job description

The Children’s Courtyard in Illinois is hiring a Lead Teacher to inspire preschoolers and mentor fellow teachers in a caring, structured environment. You will create engaging learning experiences and help manage daily activities in line with licensing guidelines.

You will promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children, build strong relationships with families, and help support our center’s success with a positive, collaborative culture.