🚨 Hiring Now: Preschool Lead Teacher | St. Charles, IL

Distro • St. Charles, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Montessori Kids Universe is hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher in St. Charles, Illinois. The role is for an early childhood education professional who will support children’s learning and development in a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. The position pays $23.00 per hour and offers paid holidays, paid time off and sick time, professional development, Montessori training and growth opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative school environment.

The teacher leads daily classroom activities, implements age-appropriate lesson plans, supports children’s social and educational development, follows Illinois DCFS regulations, and builds strong relationships with families and fellow educators.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualification options: 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited university, including 6 semester hours directly related to child care or development; 30 semester hours of college credit plus 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center, including 6 semester hours in child care or development; or a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Gateways to Opportunity Level 3 or higher Credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities.
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Support children’s social and educational development.
• Maintain compliance with Illinois DCFS regulations.
• Build strong relationships with families and fellow educators.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• Montessori training and growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative school environment

What This Job Offers

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