Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School of Vernon Hills, IL; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Paid Winter Break

Job summary

The Goddard School of Vernon Hills, IL is looking for an experienced Preschool Classroom Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for lesson planning, creating a nurturing learning environment, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.

Competitive compensation is offered based on credentials and experience, along with health benefits, paid time off, holidays, and a winter break.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to perform duties requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Meets background check eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Create and implement lesson plans based on developmental guidelines.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress and experiences.
• Create fun and engaging activities aligned with educational goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Associate's or CDA Credentialing Program

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays & Paid Winter Break
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Discounted Childcare
• Professional Development
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Overview

The Goddard School in Vernon Hills, IL is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and nurturing Preschool Classroom Teacher to join our team of teachers. Classroom Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Developmental Guidelines and studies based on student interests. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning! The Goddard School offers competitive compensation depending on credentials and experience plus health benefits, employee discount on childcare, paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid winter break.

What It’s Like

• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Job Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Creating and implementing fun lesson plans geared towards educational success and based on developmental guidelines
• Plan and implement appropriate classroom activities with other member(s) of teaching team. Plan individualized activities to meet the needs of children. Submit lesson plans for review in a timely manner.
• Establishing a home-school connection and positive family relations through interactive communication with parents
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
• Responsible for overall classroom management, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks.
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field OR proof of current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Associate's or CDA Credentialing Program
• 1-2 years of previous experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Positive attitude and inherent love for young children
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Meets background check eligibility

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.