Lead Teacher - West Suburbs

Le Village Co; Lyons (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Village Co is seeking a Lead Teacher for their child-centric co-working space focused on Pre-K education in Illinois. The role involves leading fun activities for children, assessing their development, and collaborating with parents. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, experience, and a proactive approach to teaching, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Monthly Health stipend for all full time employees

Free enrollment for 1 child (if parent)

Qualifications

• Experience leading group activities with children ages 3m-PreK.
• Current CPR + First-Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Record of up-to-date immunizations and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and supervise children during classtimes.
• Assess student development, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Communicate with parents regarding accidents or incidents.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Associate’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Lyons, United States | Posted on 05/20/2025

Le Village Co is a child-centric co-working space for parents and curiosity lead 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 to 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 classtimes

Be comfortable teaching any age from 3m-PreK

Be able to lead circle time

Beyond routine--knows the “why” of a child. Understands not only an individual classroom routine but is learning the developmental milestones for class age

Assess student development, strengths, and weaknesses.

Communicates and reports to parents on cognitive, behavioral, and social development as needed.

Meets 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. Coordinates classroom daily and is constantly helping and assisting in the growth of 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 Lead Experience.

Experience leading group activities and working one-on-one with children ages3m-PreK

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
• Health Benefit Credit: Monthly Health stipend for all full time employees
• Childcare: If you are a parent, we offer free enrollment for 1 child (of qualifying age).