School Age Teacher-Full Time

The Goddard School; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Plainfield, Illinois seeks passionate teachers to coordinate classroom operations and engage with children. Responsibilities include planning activities, providing quality customer service, and fostering a supportive environment for learning. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of previous experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs when handling children.
• Meets background check eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities.
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Relationship building

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts (including childcare discounts)
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training & development, including CEUs and tuition reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus

Responsibilities

Our lead teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment, and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities.
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.

What It’s Like to Be a Teacher at Our School

• Feel a sense of accomplishment from seeing children enjoy the activities you planned.
• Observe children’s interests and collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging curriculum.
• Communicate with parents daily via mobile apps and personal discussions to share updates.
• Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA), or degree in any field with 6 hours of Early Childhood credits.
• 1–2 years of previous experience preferred.
• Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi‑tasking to ensure smooth school operations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when handling children, and for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• Meets background check eligibility requirements.