Lead Teacher

Come Join Our Team! Palos Park Episcopal Daycare and Learning Center, a trusted childcare center for 40 years, is hiring a creative, nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic teacher . Our mission is to provide children with positive learning experiences in a caring and safe environment.

Requirements:

DCFS Education Qualifications required: 60 semester (90 quarter) hours from an accredited college/university with 6 semester (9 quarter) hours in child care/development courses (birth to age 6); or 1 year of ECE experience + 30 semester hours with 6 hours in child carel/development courses; or Completion of a CDA program in Early Childhood. Daycare experience preferred.

Job Details:

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week). Responsibilities include planning lessons, creating a fun learning environment, parent communication, and maintaining classroom standards.

Work Perks:

Safe work environment. Meals provided. Relaxed atmosphere with on-the-job training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

2 years (Preferred)

Childcare:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person