Lead Teacher

Main Job Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine;
• Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

Qualifications

• A CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits
• The ability to pass all background checks
• A plus if you have previous childcare experience

Pay

$20-$21/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule

Full-time, 4/10s (four days/week, 7:30am-5:30pm)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

About the Role

The Learning Tree of Elgin West is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support our Infant, Young Preschool and PreK classrooms.

Requirements

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Family-oriented culture
• Close-knit community
• Fun and positive place to work
• Open door policy
• Shirts and swag

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Learning Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.