Preschool Teacher

Academy for Children; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job summary

Academy for Children is seeking an energetic Preschool Teacher to lead a class through the school year, assess students and design instruction to meet needs. You will create engaging lessons, foster a love of learning, and partner with families to support development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with state teaching certification, strong communication skills, and adherence to health and safety guidelines in a dynamic classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and state teaching certification.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines.
• Problem-solving and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum.
• Teach beginning reading and math skills.
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills.
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques.
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel.
• Assess students' skills and performance to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Child development understanding

Problem-solving/mediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with teaching certification

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
• Teach beginning reading and math skills
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and state teaching certification
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills