Lead Preschool Daycare Teacher.

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL

Lead Preschool Daycare Teacher.

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job description

    The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

    Overview

    A Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a teacher is responsible to work together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

    Educational Qualifications

    An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred.

    Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.

    Lead Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

    Developing lesson plans.

    Meeting the individual needs of the children

    Parent communication

    Participation in staff and training meetings

    Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

    Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning

    Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level

    Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.

    Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff

    Building teamwork

    Using assessment tools

    Committing to continuing education

    Teachers are responsible for compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Preschool Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

    #Singin Bonus

    Daycare # Preschool # Assistant Teacher # Childcare

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee assistance program

    Employee discount

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Professional development assistance

    Referral program

    Retirement plan

    Tuition reimbursement

    Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person Note: Must be fully COVID vaccinated

    Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.