Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience • Gurnee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Gurnee is hiring a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and provide engaging early childhood learning experiences. The teacher will use The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum to support children’s development and readiness for kindergarten, while building relationships with families and collaborating with Assistant Teachers. The position is based in Gurnee, Illinois, pays $19.25 per hour, and follows a Monday-Friday schedule.

The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging, hands-on early education that encourages children to explore and solve problems at their own pace. This franchise is independently owned and operated; applications and hiring decisions are handled by the franchisee.

Requirements

• Must meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications for a licensed childcare center.
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, or preschool classroom experience is required.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a classroom and collaborate effectively with teaching teams.
• Patient, dependable, creative, and passionate about early childhood education.

Nice To Haves

• Preschool teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Qualifying education may include an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or another DCFS-approved combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily preschool classroom activities and routines.
• Plan and implement engaging lessons using The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Support early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development.
• Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and play.
• Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
• Use developmentally appropriate classroom management and positive guidance.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Follow Illinois DCFS licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunities for continued professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed