Lead Teacher for Junior Preschool Program

Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full time Lead Teacher to join our Junior Preschool Program for 2s & 3s.

Our Lead Teacher is responsible for creating their own curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering open communication with parents, consistently about progress, schedules, and individual achievement. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the Junior Preschool Program. You’ll help provide a structured classroom environment with clear expectations, play-based curriculum and a social-emotional focus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10 additional holidays
• Two Professional Development / Institute Days
• Paid Sick, Personal Leave and Vacation
• Full Time Position
• 46,000-$51,000 per year Salary dependent on experience and level of education.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play based and structured environment
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning
• Assess and report using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the child’s progress
• Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children
• Supervise, mentor and instruct Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students
• Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings and cross age group team meetings

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 2s & 3s
• Experience creating own curriculum / lesson plans
• Must be a team player and eager to work with others
• Excellent organization skills
• Positive and proactive communication skills
• Two or more years of professional experience in a junior preschool or preschool classroom
• Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements

Work Location :

• One location
• West Loop
• Position Hiring Immediately

Salary : $46,000 - $51,000