Teacher

Elmwood Park • Elmwood Park, IL

27d • $16 - $21

About The Position

Join Our Team at Little Newtons! At Little Newtons, we foster a nurturing, creative environment where children thrive. We’re looking for passionate Teachers to inspire young learners, ensure classroom excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day. Why Join Us? Supportive Team : Work in a collaborative, family-like atmosphere where your contributions are valued. Professional Growth : Access ongoing training, development programs, and opportunities for career advancement. Work-Life Balance : Enjoy consistent weekday schedules with paid training days. Engaging Spaces : Bright, organized classrooms filled with high-quality materials and tools for creative learning. Purpose-Driven Work : Make a real impact on children’s lives while supporting their unique learning journeys. State of the Art Curriculum : Work with an innovative curriculum that follows the child-directed model. Your Role: Inspire Learning : Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Create a Safe Space : Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed. Connect with Families : Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively. Promote Growth : Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles. Uphold Compliance : Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs. Lead the Team : Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements. Foster Community : Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED +
• CPR, First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage families and team members.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• CDA or higher preferred
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app.
• Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.
• Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
• Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs.
• Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.
• Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and certification support.
• A supportive leadership team that prioritizes your success.
• Collaborative, fun work culture with a focus on teamwork.
• Paid time off, paid training sessions, and a positive work-life balance.
• Full Time employees qualify for health, vision and dental, as well as 10 paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED