Preschool Lead Teacher
Toddler Town Children's Learning Academy · Evanston, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$19–$22/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Create a safe and engaging classroom environment
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
- Support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
- Use play-based learning to encourage creativity
- Plan arts, music, storytelling, and outdoor activities
- Observe and document children’s progress
- Communicate with parents about milestones
- Collaborate with staff to enhance learning
- Maintain licensing and safety standards
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom
Requirements
- Passion for early childhood education
- Experience as a preschool or daycare teacher preferred
- Knowledge of standards and requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Experience using the curriculum from Teaching Strategies in classroom instruction
- CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Patience, empathy, and creativity
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Qualifications
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options
Child care discount for employees
Paid professional development and training
Meals provided during working hours
PTO and paid holidays
No weekends
Advancement opportunities
Skills
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Patience, empathy, and creativity
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts