Preschool Lead Teacher: Shape Kindergarten Readiness

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries reflecting your…

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

403(b) plan with company contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Zusammenfassung

Buehler YMCA in Palatine, IL is seeking a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher to provide a safe, supportive classroom for children ages 2-5 and to prepare for kindergarten readiness using Creative Curriculum and Illinois Early Learning Standards.

The role emphasizes developing children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social skills, managing the classroom, and maintaining alignment with DCFS and YMCA policies. Competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifikationen

• Must meet DCFS licensing and program accreditation requirements.
• Gateways credentialing or equivalent documented within 90 days of employment.
• One year of preschool teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and high-quality curricula is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Promote and model high quality teaching to foster kindergarten readiness.
• Communicate with parents and families and support parent involvement.
• Maintain safe, healthy classroom conditions and supervise children.
• Use data to inform instruction and support individualized learning.
• Complete professional development annually and participate in CQI.

Ausbildung

DCFS licensing / ECE Credential Level 1 or higher

64 semester hours with 21 hours in child development / ECE

Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential

3 college credits in administration / leadership or 3 credential-approved training

Jobbeschreibung

Buehler YMCA in Palatine, IL is seeking a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher to provide a safe, supportive classroom for children ages 2-5 and to prepare for kindergarten readiness using Creative Curriculum and Illinois Early Learning Standards.

The role emphasizes developing children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social skills, managing the classroom, and maintaining alignment with DCFS and YMCA policies. Competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.