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Little Wings Childcare and Learning Center
Rantoul, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

We’re hiring immediately! Little Wings Childcare and Learning Center, is currently seeking a Lead Teacher.

Our school is staffed with people who are talented, fun, and passionate about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in our school. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working at Little Wings:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Educational and professional development
  • Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
  • Paid time off that increases with seniority
  • 401k reimbursement with employer match
  • Paid holidays

Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families.

Role Overview: 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Impart education to children per the Little Wings curriculum.
  • Devising developmentally appropriate learning-based activities.
  • Create Lesson Plans
  • Make sure lesson plans are being implemented in the classrooms
  • Support in challenging solutions
  • Effectively communicate child progress to parents and management.
  • Mentor junior staff as needed.

Qualifications: 

  • Passionate about teaching children.
  • Bilingual a plus
  • 1 year experience and 30 College credit hours (6 of those being in ECE)
  • Would consider no experience with 60 college credit hours, 6 being ECE.
  • Candidate must also pass a pre-employment drug screening and a back ground check.

Little Wings is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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