Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is looking to hire a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to teach a class of three-, four-, and five-year-olds. Do you love working with little kids? Would you like a teaching position with room for professional growth? Do you want to join a school that provides training opportunities throughout the year? If so, please read on!

This teaching position earns a competitive wage of $16.00 - $17.00/hour, depending on experience. We also offer a sign-on bonus! We provide fantastic benefits, including 100% company-paid vision, dental, and short-term disability insurance as well as medical, life, a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off! If this sounds like the right teaching opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT LITTLE LEGENDS LEARNING CENTER, INC

Our genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create. Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play-based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families.

We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long-term careers. On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you guide the educational direction of every class and help develop your students on an individual level. Every shift, you come to class energized and ready to take on the day. In cooperation with your assistant teacher and support staff, you create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that allow the kids to play and have fun while they're learning. You supervise the children as they interact with each other, encouraging safe, friendly, and inclusive play. If the kids get too loud or rowdy, you take charge of the situation and bring them down to an appropriate level.

You assist your students with day-to-day tasks like dressing, washing hands, and toilet training while encouraging their independence. During snack and lunchtime, you prepare each child's meal, strictly adhering to all dietary restrictions. You keep in close contact with each child's family, so you can keep them updated on their kid's progress. You feel great about making children excited to come to school and fostering their development!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Our ideal Lead Preschool Teacher will meet one or more of the following educational requirements:

• Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE)
• Associate degree with 6 hours specifically in child development (CD) or ECE
• High school diploma in addition to 1 year (1560 clock hours) of CD experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare AND 30 hours of college credit with 6 of those in courses related to CD or ECE
• High school diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

Additionally, candidates are required to fulfill requirements set by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) including:

• 3 written references
• CPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join
• Proficiency with basic computer skills

Can you create and stick to a strict schedule? Do you have strong communication skills? Are you excellent at planning? Can you maintain control over a group? Are you extremely patient? If yes, you might just be perfect for this teaching position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

This position typically works Monday - Friday, and specific hours will be determined upon hire.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 61822

Must be able to pass a background check and a physical. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and physical testing.