Lead Infant Teacher

The Wonder Playschool located in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced teacher to join our dedicated team of teachers.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a teaching certificate and / or degree in early childhood education
• Have experience in planning lessons, implementing curriculum, communicating with parents, and managing a classroom
• Have experience in classroom management in early childhood settings
• Be passionate about early childhood education
• Genuinely enjoy working with young children and their families

Our program is designed to offer children meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. We are a play-based, hands-on program.

Vision

We strive to create a committed and nurturing community that empowers every child to impact the world for good.

Mission

To inspire, support, and empower teachers—creating a culture where everyday interactions with children are intentional and meaningful

Beliefs

We believe learning is a natural process which begins at birth.

We believe learning is more meaningful when children are provided with an integrative and hands on approach to education.

We believe the learning environment contributes to the child's experience by providing invitations to investigate, engineer, and communicate discoveries.

We believe children are best prepared for school careers when they have had the support to feel safe, confident, and empowered. The Wonder Playschool is committed to providing the highest quality of care to Peoria area families, and could not do so without the nurturing, compassionate individuals who comprise our team.

This position is full-time and DCFS teacher qualifications are required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person