- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
- Lead daily Preschool classroom activities and routines
- Plan and implement engaging lessons using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and play
- Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
- Use developmentally appropriate classroom management and positive guidance
- Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Follow Illinois DCFS licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Must meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications for a licensed childcare center
- Qualifying education may include an associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or another DCFS-approved combination of education and experience
- Previous professional childcare, daycare, or preschool classroom experience required
- Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead a classroom and collaborate effectively with teaching teams
- Patient, dependable, creative, and passionate about early childhood education
- $19.25 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities for continued professional growth
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