Lead Teacher Preschool/Pre-K

• Full Time
• Sign On Bonus Kiddie Academy of Saint Charles Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time $17
• $20 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Childcare Referral program Qualifications Some college Kindergarten experience Infant & Toddler Certification Child Development Associate Certification Meal assistance Full Job Description Sign on Bonus in 90 days!

Do you picture yourself singing, playing, and having fun with children every day when you come to work? If so, Kiddie Academy has just the job for you! Kiddie Academy of Saint Charles has exciting opportunities for energetic, optimistic and inspiring educators. You'll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. Kiddie Academy's curriculum, Life Essentials, provides children with the opportunity to learn through play. Our Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. Our programs encourage children to question, build, create, move, and collaborate. Kiddie Academy strives to provide a positive, loving, safe environment for children. We are looking for individuals who want to help guide educational and character development and make a lasting impact on the children and community. Benefits Childcare discount

Paid Time Off Referral Program Responsibilities:

Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily. Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented. Support an age-appropriate learning environment Responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. Ensuring that all parents, children, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed. Prepares materials and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules. Assists children with meal times and cleanup. Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state. Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available. Performs other similar or related duties as necessary. Qualifications Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position. Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment. All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.

• A minimum of 60 college credit hours with at least 6 credit hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development from birth to age six
• OR One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 college credit hours with at least 6 credit hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six
• OR Completion of an Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person