Lead Teacher, Early Childhood and Preschool

Our teachers are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and open communication in our center. Our teachers provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment filled with warmth, patience, and understanding every day, giving children the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Our teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. Our program serves children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Searching for an Early Childhood Educator willing to develop the life skills of children 6 weeks to 5 years. The benefits our career professionals enjoy: Employee Health Insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Free Employee Life Insurance (company paid) Paid Time Off that increases with seniority Paid Holidays Discounted Child Care On-site training and online courses for further development Industry leading wages As a member of our teaching staff, you will: Ensure all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented. Create activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate. Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules. Collaborate with other passionate teachers to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Interact with parents and maintain open communication to encourage family engagement Other necessary skills and attributes include Openness to working with children of all ages A passion for working with children Exceptional written and oral communication skills commitment to professional development Create a welcoming, engaging, classroom space for young children to learn, play and grow Requirements must be at least 18 years old Early Childhood Lead Teacher Qualifications (only ONE option is necessary) (Option 1.) Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education OR related degree (i.e. psychology courses related to childhood, and/or 6 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare) OR (Option 2.) 30 semester hours from an accredited college/university, including 6 semester hours in courses related to childcare, AND 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed daycare center. OR (Option 3.) A Child Development Associates (CDA) AND/OR School-Age Lead Teacher Qualifications (only ONE option is necessary) (Option 1.) 30 semester hours from an accredited college WITH 6 semester hours in courses directly related to school-age childcare, child development, elementary education, physical education, or other related fields (Option 2.) 6 semester hours in courses directly related to school-age childcare, child development, elementary education, physical education, or other related fields AND one year (1560 clock hours) of experience in a recreational program or licensed daycare cetner serving school-age children OR a license exempt school-age childcare program operated by a public or private school (Option 3.) High school diploma AND two years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a recreational program or licensed daycare center serving school-age children OR a license exempt school-age childcare program operated by a public or private school Kiddie Academy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veterans' status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without a reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Early Childhood:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Required)

Work Location:

In person