Lead Teacher - Irving Park

Le Village Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Childcare for 1 child after 8 months

Professional Development support

Monthly Health stipend

Job summary

Le Village Co in Chicago is seeking a Lead Teacher to coordinate and lead activities for children from 3 months to Pre-K. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment, assessing child development, and collaborating with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related, with experience leading group activities. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and perks including childcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience with children aged 3 months to Pre-K is necessary.
• Current CPR and First-Aid Certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and supervise children during class times.
• Assess student development and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with assistants and the Program Administrator.

Skills

Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Associate’s Degree with 1-2 years experience

Tools

CPR & First-Aid Certification

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 06/22/2026

Le Village Co is a child‑centric co‑working space for parents and curiosity‑led Pre‑K in Irving Park, Chicago. We offer great pay, a supportive work environment, and a carefully designed curriculum, as well as a leadership team that values communication and is invested in your career.

Le Village offers co‑working space with onsite childcare from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. We offer a variety of flexible packages to accommodate families’ needs from three half days to five full days a week. Children spend their time in one of our three classrooms, open play space, and outdoor patio area while parents step away to an adjacent quiet space to work. They can pop in to check on their little ones as time allows, and we ask that they spend at least 45 minutes of one‑on‑one time with their child every three hours. We are not a traditional daycare; parents must remain on‑site the entire time that their children are in Village Care.

Le Village Learners is a Pre‑K extension from Le Village Cowork created for parents with children in need of a traditional childcare space and kindergarten preparation for their early learner ages 3‑6. Le Village Learners is a drop‑off childcare that is an expansion of the original childcare and curriculum at Le Village Cowork.

Job Description

We offer fun activities and developmental learning opportunities for children while they are in Village Care. Your job as a Lead Teacher is to coordinate and lead these activities, help children transition from one part of the day to the next, and be a patient, positive role model. The curriculum is designed to allow you choice and flexibility without a lot of prep work so you can focus on being present with the little ones in your classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and supervise children during class times
• Be comfortable teaching any age from 3 months to Pre‑K
• Lead circle time
• Beyond routine—know the “why” of a child and understand developmental milestones for class age
• Assess student development, strengths, and weaknesses
• Communicate and report to parents on cognitive, behavioral, and social development as needed
• Meet with PA once per week to review organized curriculum and provide feedback based on classroom rhythms
• May help design or prep curriculum to assist PA and coordinate classroom daily while assisting Assistant Teachers
• Respond to children’s daily needs with flexibility, patience, and nurturing
• Communicate with parents regarding any accidents or incidents with their child in the classroom
• Collaborate with the Program Administrator to provide feedback on lessons/activities and discuss classroom management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or Associate’s Degree in a related field with 1‑2 years of experience or 2 years of Lead Experience
• Experience leading group activities and working one‑on‑one with children ages 3 months to Pre‑K
• Current CPR + First‑Aid Certification or willingness to become certified
• Record of up‑to‑date immunizations and ability to pass a background check
• Excellent attitude and proactive approach to work

Paid Time Off: 6 PTO, 10 Paid Vacation Days, one week off at the beginning of July, 2 weeks off at the end of December/beginning of January.

Childcare: If you are a parent, we offer free enrollment for 1 child (of qualifying age) after 8 months of employment.

Professional Development: We value your growth and are happy to help support your continued professional development after 6 months of employment.

Health Benefit Credit: Monthly Health stipend for all full‑time employees.