Lead Teacher- IL

Children of America • St. Charles, IL

12h

About The Position

Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher to work alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and early childhood education. The role interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative, positive learning environment. COA serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs.

The Lead Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps create a safe and structured classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, documents children’s progress using technology, and leads classroom instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The position calls for empathy, creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to professional growth. Job offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents.

Requirements

• CDA or 60 semester hours of college credits, including 6 hours in Early Childcare.
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Meet all state licensing requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Successful background check and submission of required state documents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans.
• Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
• Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
• Show empathy toward children’s emotions and parents’ needs.
• Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Lead classroom instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
• Contribute creatively and passionately to the work.
• Work collaboratively with children, parents, management, and teaching staff.

Benefits

• Internal career advancement opportunities.
• 50% employee childcare discount.
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• May be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree