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Lead Pre-K / Preschool Teacher Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job description

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Overview

A Lead Pre-K Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a teacher is responsible to work together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Educational Qualifications

  • An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.

Lead Pre-K Teacher Responsibilities :

  • Developing lesson plans.
  • Meeting the individual needs of the children
  • Parent communication
  • Participation in staff and training meetings
  • Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
  • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
  • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
  • Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
  • Building teamwork
  • Using assessment tools
  • Committing to continuing education
  • Teachers are responsible for compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Pre-K Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

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    Daycare # Preschool # Assistant Teacher # Childcare

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

    Salary : $18 - $22

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