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Learning Care Group
Lead Teacher- Childtime of Washington
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$36,080 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
This is more than just a daycare job. It's a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We're hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners. As a Lead Teacher, you'll: Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards. Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success. We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements. The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.