Lead Preschool Teacher

Job description

We are looking for a phenomenal lead teacher for our center, who has a passion for early learning and development of the whole child. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of best practices, have good energy, work well with a team, and have great leadership qualities.

About us…

• We are conveniently located in the Loop with accessibility to the CTA and Metra.
• Benefits include flexible paid time off, paid holidays, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan
• The older 5's/ kindergarten room has 10 children regularly enrolled with 1 teacher and a floater to help.
• The 4-5's room has 17-20 children with 2 teachers.
• The 3-4's room has 17-20 children with 2 teachers.
• The twos classroom has 14 children and 2 teachers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating an engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children.
• Supervises and facilitates activities that promote a constructivist, play-based approach in learning.
• Prepares classroom materials in advance of the children’s arrival.
• Day-to-day classroom management.
• Plan and implement activities and opportunities that encourage children’s curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Provide children with age-appropriate activities that stimulate physical, intellectual, and social development.
• Adapt teaching methods and curriculum to meet the individual needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles of all children.
• Provide and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Maintain open and cooperative communication with parents and coworkers.
• Complete classroom observations and conduct parent/ teacher conferences.
• Log observation data into Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Operate in alignment with our company's mission and vision
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development or related
• Early Childhood Professional Educator License (PEL); or
• Gateways Level 5 ECE Credential with written documentation to earn PEL by 2024.
• Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Experience managing a classroom of diverse learners
• Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning Standards and application to day to day teaching

Wages/ Compensation:

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount on child care
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• State and Federal holidays off with pay
• Professional development assistance

Other:

Must be willing to undergo and pass a criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $42,640.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift

Work Location: 160 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601

First Steps of Learning Centers of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer