Preschool Lead Teacher — Full-Time, Growth & PD

Distro; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunity

Professional development and training

Long-term career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Distro in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher for a full-time, direct-hire position.

You will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children's growth across academic, social, emotional, and physical areas. You will lead daily activities, plan age-appropriate lessons, monitor progress with families, maintain a nurturing classroom, and ensure safety and cleanliness while collaborating with fellow teachers and school leadership.

Qualifications

• Meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications.
• Minimum 60 college credit hours, including at least 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits.
• Ability to pass background screening requirements
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and learning experiences.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Monitor and communicate children’s progress with families.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians.
• Follow Illinois DCFS regulations and center policies.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership.
• Participate in training, professional development, and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Health and TB clearances

Education

60 college credits incl. 6 ECE credits

Job description

Distro in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher for a full-time, direct-hire position.

You will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children's growth across academic, social, emotional, and physical areas. You will lead daily activities, plan age-appropriate lessons, monitor progress with families, maintain a nurturing classroom, and ensure safety and cleanliness while collaborating with fellow teachers and school leadership.