Preschool For All - Lead Teacher/Family Support Specialist

Create an exceptional learning experience for all children and join the Kids N Fitness family today!

We are seeking ECE Credential Level 5 Lead Teachers to support our Illinois State Board of Education Preschool for All (PFA) Program! Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our children through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.

Benefits you will enjoy!

• Paid Training and Professional Development – We GROW Teachers!   
• Staff and Community Events  
• Paid Holidays / Holiday Breaks 
• Paid Time Off *40 hours of PTO roll over to following year*  
• Benefits that focus on Family and Employee Wellness (health, dental, vision)  
• 401(K) with Employer Match   
• Teacher Referral Bonuses  
• Advancement Opportunities  
• Staff Appreciation throughout the Year  
• Fun Staff Swag and Give-a-Ways  

**Compensation: $55,000-$60,000/year**

** Nine-month contract, with option to work year-round! **

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Illinois State Borad of Education Professional Educator License with ECE endorsement.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree and Gateways Level 5 Credential and willingness to enroll in an alternative licensure program.
• Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License in any field, and willingness to enroll in an alternative pathway to obtain Early Childhood Credentials

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Help build a future leader!

• Provide learning experiences in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, social-emotional development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children.

• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.

• Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children.

• Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources and through classroom visits. Share and interpret these experiences with children and parents.

• Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and individual parent conferences.

• Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.

Kids N Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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