Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Legends Learning Center•Champaign, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is looking to hire a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to teach a class of three-, four-, and five-year-olds. This teaching position earns a competitive wage of $18-$19/hour, depending on experience. We provide fantastic benefits, including vision and dental, as well as medical and a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off! Our genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create. Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play-based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families. We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long-term careers. On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care!

Requirements

Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE)
Associate degree with 6 hours specifically in child development (CD) or ECE
High school diploma in addition to 1 year (1560 clock hours) of CD experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare AND 30 hours of college credit with 6 of those in courses related to CD or ECE
High school diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
Fulfill requirements set by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
3 written references
CPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtain
Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join
Proficiency with basic computer skills
Ability to create and stick to a strict schedule
Strong communication skills
Excellent planning skills
Ability to maintain control over a group
Patience
Must be able to pass a background check and a physical.

Responsibilities

Guide the educational direction of every class and help develop students on an individual level.
Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that allow children to play and learn.
Supervise children as they interact with each other, encouraging safe, friendly, and inclusive play.
Take charge of situations where children become too loud or rowdy and bring them down to an appropriate level.
Assist students with day-to-day tasks like dressing, washing hands, and toilet training while encouraging their independence.
Prepare each child's meal during snack and lunchtime, strictly adhering to all dietary restrictions.
Keep in close contact with each child's family to update them on their child's progress.