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Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners
Darien, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025
Description

Grand Avenue Preschool in Burr Ridge is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher for our infant and toddler classrooms.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a CDA or at least 6 ECE college level credits, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plusif you havepreviouseducationexperience!

Required Shift:Monday - Friday, full-time, 8am-5pm OR 9am-6pm

Compensation: $19.25 - $21/hr. based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work
  • Open Door Policy
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process

  • Resume screen
  • Phone screen with recruiter (10 minutes)
  • On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
    • Q&A
    • Classroom observation
  • Offer
MainJob Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspectsof the classroomin a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
  • Implement activitiesthatencourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative,and physical development.
  • Take direction, accept constructive criticism,and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
  • Createandmaintainan environment that is clean and safe for all children.
  • Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family toprovidequality care for the children.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running,and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Grand Avenue Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $19 - $21

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