Lead Toddler and Early Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School•Chicago, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of South Loop is seeking experienced and passionate Lead Teachers for their Toddler and Early Preschool classrooms. They are looking for educators who are nurturing, dependable, engaged, and excited to help children grow. The school aims to build a team of educators who build relationships, create meaningful learning experiences, take ownership of their classrooms, support teammates, and pursue professional growth. The role involves taking an active leadership role in the classroom to create a safe, loving, and engaging environment for children.

Requirements

Experience working with toddlers and/or preschool-age children
Ability to meet the physical requirements of an early childhood classroom
Commitment to maintaining all licensing, health and safety requirements
Candidate must be CO-VID vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, CDA or equivalent qualifications preferred
Genuinely enjoy spending their day with young children
Warm, patient and nurturing
Understand that active supervision and children's safety come first
Take ownership of their classroom rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done
Dependable and understand how much their attendance matters to children and their teammates
Communicate professionally with families, coworkers and leadership
Comfortable receiving feedback and interested in continuing to grow
Work well as part of a team
Bring positive energy and solutions when challenges arise
Understand that teaching young children involves much more than completing a lesson plan—it is about relationships, engagement, observation and purposeful interactions throughout the entire day
Willing to learn, receptive to coaching and committed to becoming stronger educators
Experienced Assistant Teachers who meet Lead Teacher qualifications and are ready to take the next step in their career are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
Provide attentive, active supervision throughout the day
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Create a classroom environment where children can explore, learn and develop independence
Observe children's development and individual needs
Maintain regular classroom documentation and family communication
Establish consistent classroom routines and positive guidance practices
Keep your classroom organized, welcoming and prepared for learning
Work collaboratively with supporting teachers and provide classroom leadership and direction
Participate in school events, professional development and team initiatives
Partner with our leadership team when challenges arise rather than feeling like you have to solve everything alone