Preschool Childcare Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher
Little Scholars Journey is a childcare center in the McKinley Park area. Our center serves children ages 15 months to age six. Our program objective isto provide a high quality program that challenges each child to grow academically and socially/emotionally. We aim to cultivate each child’s inner abilities through developmentally appropriate instruction, structured play, and consistent care.

Job description:The early childhood teacher is responsible for the planning and supervision of a group of children. The teacher will use play and other instructional techniques to support children’s development in all domains (cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional).

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
• Defining measurable outcomes to evaluate each child's progress.
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter.
• Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques.
• Attend professional developments

Qualifications:Must meet IL DCFS Early Childhood Teacher requirements, including at least 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses relating directly to childcare development from birth to age 6.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• 401K

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)