Lead Teacher (0 to 3)

Chicago Commons • Chicago, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The lead teacher is responsible for developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education, and the ability to lead the classroom team. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently. 
• Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system. 

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan 
• Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate 
• Introduces, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects 
• Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities  
• Trains staff and prepares performance evaluations with the assistance of the Site Director 
• Researches, implements, and evaluates curriculum methods and classroom management strategies 
• Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environment 
• Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program 
• Recommends maintenance and repairs as needed 
• Develops strong partnerships with the families 
• Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conference assessment reviews 
• Participates in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings 
• Leads the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations 
• Responsible for maintaining reports on children’s growth and development for all students in the classroom 
• Conducts weekly team meeting 
• Attends and participates in parent meetings and in-service training 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Benefits

• $1,750.00 signing bonus payable after 30 days of employment.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid STD Insurance
• Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Benefits
• Credit Union Membership
• Individualized professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees