Lead Pre-K Teacher
$18 - $19 per hourLittle Legends Learning Center, Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
Little Legends Learning Center, Inc is currently hiring for a full-time Lead Pre-K Teacher to teach a class of three-, four-, and five-year-olds at our learning center in the Champaign, IL area. This full-time early childhood educator position earns a competitive pay of $18-$19/hour , depending on experience.
In addition to competitive pay and our purpose-driven company culture , we offer our Lead Pre-K Teachers the following benefits:
- Vision & Dental
- Medical
- 401(k) with match
- Profit sharing
- Paid vacations
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays off
Have we piqued your interest? Are you ready to apply? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon!
DAY-TO-DAY
This early childhood position typically works Monday - Friday , and specific hours will be determined upon hire.
As a Lead Pre-K 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!
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!
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Passionate - loves working with children and is passionate about early childhood education
- Organized - can manage a variety of tasks and schedules
- Patient - can easily adapt to changing work demands and can address the changing needs of children
- Team player - enjoys working with others and leading a team
- Hands-on leader - leads by example and inspires others to do their best
If this sounds like you, keep reading to learn more about this essential lead early childhood educator position on our team!
REQUIREMENTS
Our ideal Lead Pre-K 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
If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as a Lead Pre-K Teacher!
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.
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