Lead Teacher

Land of Learning Child Care Center•Sycamore, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Land of Learning in Sycamore is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the Preschool 3s age group. The organization is family-oriented and close-knit, offering a positive work environment and various benefits to its team members.

Requirements

CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits
Ability to pass all background checks
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare experience

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.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.