Preschool Lead Teacher - Plan, Teach & Nurture Growth

Glenview Park District; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Pension/IMRF

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Membership Dues Reimbursement

Job summary

Glenview Park District in Glenview, IL seeks an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for a part-time, year-round role. You will plan, organize, and conduct lessons to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth for 2- to 5-year-olds, while supervising and maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.

You should be a team player with energy and a love for young children; 19+ years old, with required ECE coursework or related experience, plus mandated trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 19.
• 2 years of college with 6 ECE hours or 1 year college with 6 ECE hours and 1 year of child development experience.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid and food sanitation must be obtained on hire.
• Gateways Registry registration required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts early childhood programs.
• Prepares daily lesson plans based on theme-based curriculum.
• Instructs children aged 3–6 to support readiness for preschool or kindergarten.
• Uses varied educational techniques to promote growth.
• Helps children build social skills and self-esteem; ensures safety.

Skills

Love for young children

Team player

Energetic personality

Mature and responsible

Strong communication

Education

2-year college / Associate degree + 6 ECE hours

1 year college + 6 ECE hours + 1 year child development experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Glenview Park District in Glenview, IL seeks an Early Childhood Lead Teacher for a part-time, year-round role. You will plan, organize, and conduct lessons to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth for 2- to 5-year-olds, while supervising and maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.

You should be a team player with energy and a love for young children; 19+ years old, with required ECE coursework or related experience, plus mandated trainings and certifications.