Childcare Teachers & Lead Teachers needed!!!

Are you a passionate educator with boundless affection and unwavering patience for nurturing young hearts and minds? We warmly welcome experienced teachers and invite you to join our team as a Childcare Lead Teacher.

As an infant/toddler/preschool leader teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our children's early educational journey. Your mission is to not only impart knowledge but also instill a deep love for learning. We are seeking a candidate who possesses a profound understanding of effective teaching methodologies with a specialization in preschool education.

Looking to hire at:

80 W. Harrison St. Chicago, Illinois, 60605

What we offer:

Be recognized for your contribution, dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• Enhanced Benefit Plan -Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Referral Bonus
• Career development
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
• Child care discounts
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum
• Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well-being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
• Maintain attendance and health and safety checks.
• Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children
• Maintains classroom organization
• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs.
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
• Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in state regulations
• Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops
• Keep management informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of the children
• Assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary if other personnel are.
  
  

Specifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
  

Compensation

• We offer competitive salaries based on the education level achieved and field experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Documented experience working with kids in a childcare settings.
• CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in ECE needed
• Clear FBI, criminal, child abuse, and NSOR background checks
• Up to date Health Assessment / TB test.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up- to 45 pounds
  
  

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.