Assistant Preschool Director / Lead Teacher

Overview

Join our vibrant family owned and operated early childhood education community as an Assistant Director/Lead Teacher, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and fostering a nurturing, engaging learning environment. This dynamic position combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on classroom teaching, empowering you to influence both curriculum development and staff supervision. You will be instrumental in ensuring educational excellence, compliance with regulations, and the overall success of our preschool program. If you are passionate about childhood development, possess strong management skills, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Currently accepting resumes for an Assisstant Director/Lead Teacher for our Lincoln Park location. To qualify for this position you MUST have:

-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

OR

-Associates Degree with 9 or more ECE credits

Looking for candidates who have/are:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience teaching in a child care program
- Patience and a nurturing personality
- Highly organized, dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and creative

Main Responsibilities include:
- Create and implement a developmentally appropriate educational program while supporting the program director
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Communicate with parents
- Maintain organized and clean classrooms
- Provide children with various activities, both inside and outside the school

If you are interested in our Lincoln Park location, please email tinytotsinc@gmail.com

Qualifications

• Education mentioned above*
• Experience working with students in a preschool or childcare setting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and educational best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.
• Experience in childcare settings is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated to take initiative in the classroom.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about early childhood education to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction with enthusiasm, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children from birth to 5 years of age.
• Develop and implement innovative curricula with the support of the director aligned with early childhood education standards and best practices.
• Supervise and mentor teaching staff, providing ongoing professional development facilitation to enhance instructional quality.
• Oversee daily school operations, including managing schedules, student assessments, and maintaining educational records.
• Collaborate with families to support children's developmental needs and foster positive relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education and school legal requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts to advance the school's mission and long-term objectives.
• Assist in classrooms when needed

Experience

• Proven experience in early childhood education with classroom teaching background in preschool settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing school staff and supervising educational personnel.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership, and educational compliance regulations.
• Experience in school administrative roles such as School Administrative Director or similar leadership positions preferred.
• Familiarity with special education law and childhood development principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for team leadership, and parent engagement.
• Background in working with diverse student populations within early childhood or preschool environments is advantageous.

Embark on a rewarding journey where your leadership fuels the growth of young learners while fostering a collaborative team environment!

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have either a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associates or Bachelor's Degree with 9 or more ECE credits?
• How many years of professional experience do you have in a daycare/preschool environment?
• If you were offered the position, what date would you be available to start?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000