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Lead Teacher - Irving Park

Le Village Co
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Lead Teacher position at Village Care involves coordinating activities and guiding children aged 3 months to PreK, ensuring a nurturing and positive environment.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or an Associate's Degree with 1-2 years of experience, or 2 years of lead experience.
  • The role requires a current CPR and First-Aid certification, along with a record of up-to-date immunizations and the ability to pass a background check.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, with additional benefits including paid time off, free childcare for one child after 8 months, and a monthly health stipend for full-time employees.
  • Successful candidates will be proactive, flexible, and committed to supporting the developmental needs of children while collaborating with parents and staff.
We offer fun activities and developmental learning opportunities for children while they are in Village Care. Your job as a Lead Teacher is to coordinate and lead these activities, help children transition from one part of the day to the next, and be a patient, positive role model. The curriculum is designed to allow you choice and flexibility without a lot of prep work so you can focus on being present with the little ones in your classroom.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead activities and supervise children during class times

  • Be comfortable teaching any age from 3m-PreK

  • Be able to lead circle time

  • Beyond routine--knows the “why” of a child. Understands not only an individual classroom routine but is learning the developmental milestones for class age

  • Assess student development, strengths, and weaknesses.

  • Communicates and reports to parents on cognitive, behavioral, and social development as needed.

  • Meets with PA once per week to review organized curriculum and provide feedback based on classroom rhythms.

  • May help design or prep curriculum to assist PA. Coordinates classroom daily and is constantly helping and assisting in the growth of Assistant Teachers.

  • Respond to children’s daily needs with flexibility, patience, and nurturing

  • Communicate with parents regarding any accidents or incidents with their child in the classroom

  • Collaborate with the Program Administrator to provide feedback on lessons/activities and discuss classroom management







Benefits

We offer fun activities and developmental learning opportunities for children while they are in Village Care. Your job as a Lead Teacher is to coordinate and lead these activities, help children transition from one part of the day to the next, and be a patient, positive role model. The curriculum is designed to allow you choice and flexibility without a lot of prep work so you can focus on being present with the little ones in your classroom.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead activities and supervise children during class times

  • Be comfortable teaching any age from 3m-PreK

  • Be able to lead circle time

  • Beyond routine--knows the “why” of a child. Understands not only an individual classroom routine but is learning the developmental milestones for class age

  • Assess student development, strengths, and weaknesses.

  • Communicates and reports to parents on cognitive, behavioral, and social development as needed.

  • Meets with PA once per week to review organized curriculum and provide feedback based on classroom rhythms.

  • May help design or prep curriculum to assist PA. Coordinates classroom daily and is constantly helping and assisting in the growth of Assistant Teachers.

  • Respond to children’s daily needs with flexibility, patience, and nurturing

  • Communicate with parents regarding any accidents or incidents with their child in the classroom

  • Collaborate with the Program Administrator to provide feedback on lessons/activities and discuss classroom management









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