Preschool Teacher

Adventist Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinsdale Adventist Academy seeks a warm and engaging Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom for 3-year-olds. The candidate will create a stimulating learning environment, engage with parents and students, and implement developmentally appropriate lessons. This position emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and Christian values.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education.
• Strong ability to create a welcoming classroom.
• Passion for fostering students' growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom for 3-year-olds with a structured environment.
• Plan hands-on lessons aligned with education standards.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Engagement

Planning

Job description

Hinsdale Adventist Academy in Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale Adventist Academy is a Seventh Day Adventist Preschool - 12th grade school, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. Since 1914, it has prepared students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Little Lambs Early Childhood Learning Center is committed to fostering the growth and development of every child. We provide a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports social, emotional, cognitive and physical development in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a warm, engaging, and experienced Preschool Teacher to lead our 3-year-old classroom. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for early childhood education, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to create a welcoming and stimulating classroom community.

Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA) is a nestled in the beautiful and historic village of Hinsdale, IL, twenty miles from downtown Chicago,providing rich opportunities for exploring cultural and educational venues.HAA serves a diverse group of students and was recognized as the most diverse school per capita, and is the only PreK through 12th grade Adventist Academy in the state of Illinois. HAA is supported by five constituent churches, four Adventist hospitals, and has a highly supportive resource board.

Required Experience

• Modeling and sharing Jesus’ love with students, parents & staff
• Planning and meeting needs of students
• Developing and maintaining a safe, loving, structured, and optimal learning environment.
• Planning and implementing engaging hands-on lessons and units of study aligned with the North American Division Adventist Education standards and learning objectives.
• Communicating (written and verbal) clearly and effectively with parents, students, and coworkers.
• Meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students from diverse backgrounds.