Lead Teacher - Childcare And Early Childhood Education

McGaw YMCA Children's Center is a NPO company in Evanston, IL - the nation’s leading nonprofit for strengthening communities through programs and services that nurture and enrich the lives of our youth, promote healthy living and embed the ideals of social responsibility. We are inclusive, collaborative and supportive.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• International workforce
• Casual work attire

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. The Lead Teacher works with the classroom team to plan, implement, as well as conduct age-appropriate activities in accordance with specified program standards that may include, DCFS, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC), and McGaw YMCA operational policies.
This position requires active participation with other members of the teaching team, and parents to assess and address the needs of individual children and ensure that the child’s and family’s needs are supported.

Job Type: Full-time

Some of our benefits are:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays