Substitute Lead Teacher

College of Lake County; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking a Substitute Lead Teacher for the Lakeshore Campus to join the Children’s Learning Center. The role supports developmentally appropriate activities and daily operations under the supervision of the Center Director, focusing on fostering children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth.

This part-time position (up to 19 hours weekly) offers $20.31 per hour, with flexible scheduling and eligibility for available benefits.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or related field with at least eighteen hours of credit in early childhood education.
• Early childhood work experience and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops classroom arrangements for safe, calm, comfortable participation in program activities.
• Creates consistent daily and weekly activity schedules in consultation with the Center Director.
• Maintains journals showing children’s participation and growth across social, intellectual, emotional and physical areas.
• Supervises Center Attendants and student workers as assigned.
• Prepares reports, attends meetings and enacts plans to improve teaching skills and understanding of child development.
• Assists in enrollment and orientation of parents and their children.
• Oversees housekeeping procedures within classroom and common areas, and sanitation procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and parent conferences; assists as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or related field

At least 18 hours of credit in early childhood education

Job description

## Substitute Lead TeacherApply: Lakeshore Campus: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): REQ-00000773****Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?******The College of Lake County (CLC)** offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required. **Position Title:**Substitute Lead Teacher **Job Summary:** The College of Lake County is looking to for qualified Substitute Lead Teacher to be a part of the Children’s Learning Center team. The Substitute Lead Teacher, under the supervision of the Children’s Learning Center Director or Coordinator, plans and facilitates developmental activities as part of an overall program for children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.**Job Description:*** Develops classroom arrangement for children’s safe, calm, comfortable and successful participation with program equipment and materials in consultation with the Center Coordinator.* Develops consistent schedule of daily and weekly program activities in consultation with the Center Director.* Maintains journal containing examples of children’s program participation and growth process in social, intellectual, emotional and physical areas.* Assists in the supervision of Children’s Learning Center Attendants and student workers as assigned.* Prepares reports, attends meetings and/or enacts plans to help class and center staff improve teaching skills and increase understanding of children’s development.* Assists in enrollment and orientation of parents and their children as assigned.* Oversees housekeeping procedures within classroom and in common center areas as assigned.* Monitors Health Department sanitation procedures.* Participates in, shares during, and/or prepares for classroom and center staff meetings, parent meeting, parent conferences or center promotional activities as necessary or assigned.* Assumes responsibility for operation of Children’s Learning Center in the absence of the Director as assigned.* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Children’s Learning Center Director.**Required Qualifications**A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Development OR a related field with at least eighteen (18) hours of credit in early childhood education.**Desired Qualifications**Early childhood work experience and education.**Work Schedule:**Ability to work a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week.**Pay:**$20.31/hourPart-time flex employees are not eligible to participate in certain benefit offerings at the College, including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver, or health insurance. Part-time flex employees will be eligible for paid time off dependent on scheduled hours.**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Part time**Total Hours Per Week:**19**Position Type:**Staff**Job Family:**Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours**Posting Date:**02/27/2026**Expected Start Date:**05/04/2026**Compensation Grade:**Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours**Location:**Lakeshore Campus**Department:**JM - Children's Learning Center Lakeshore Sub Department **EEO Statement:**College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.