Preschool Teacher

Hader Solutions; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking a compassionate Preschool Child Care Teacher to design and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that balance learning with play. You will foster an inclusive, safe classroom where young children explore, grow, and form foundational skills.

Collaborating with families and staff, you will observe progress, document milestones, manage routines, and support social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience or training working with preschool-aged children.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate instruction.
• Excellent classroom management, observation, and communication skills.
• Ability to create inclusive environments and support positive social development.
• Willingness to collaborate and continue professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lesson activities aligned to children's growth and learning needs
• Manage the classroom to support positive behavior and smooth daily routines
• Closely supervise children and maintain safety at all times
• Observe children's progress and document learning and developmental milestones
• Support social-emotional development and cognitive growth through intentional interaction
• Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with team members
• Participate in training and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous learning

Skills

Experience with preschool-agedChildren

Early childhood development knowledge

Classroom management

Observation and communication skills

Collaboration and professional growth

Job description

Child Care Teacher (Preschool) Provide a safe, inclusive, child-centered learning environment by designing and leading developmentally appropriate, academically rich activities that balance structured learning with play.

Child Care Teacher (Preschool) Provide a safe, inclusive, child-centered learning environment by designing and leading developmentally appropriate, academically rich activities that balance structured learning with play.

Key Duties

• Plan and implement engaging lesson activities aligned to children's growth and learning needs
• Manage the classroom to support positive behavior and smooth daily routines
• Closely supervise children and maintain safety at all times
• Observe children's progress and document learning and developmental milestones
• Support social-emotional development and cognitive growth through intentional interaction
• Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with team members
• Participate in training and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous learning

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or training working with preschool-aged children
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate instruction
• Excellent classroom management, observation, and communication skills
• Ability to create inclusive environments and support positive social development
• Willingness to collaborate and continue professional growth