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Lead Teacher West Loop

$18 - $20 per hour

Ladybug & Friends Daycare and Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Ladybug & Friends Daycare and Preschool (LFDP) is a full-day early childhood program serving children 6 weeks old through 5 years old.

Responsibilities and Duties for an LEAD TEACHER

-Follow DCFS regulations and LFDP policies and procedures

-Follow LFDP curriculum guidelines

-Model positive and respectful behavior

-Maintain open communication to Parents

-Work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues

-Professional Development hours (20 hours annually)

-Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by director

Qualifications and Skills

-60 college semester hours or more

-6 in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

-1+ year experience in a toddler classroom in a license daycare

Benefits

-Competitive hourly pay rate ( according to experience and credentials)

-Medical, Dental and Vision company sponsored plan

-401(k) plan offered

-Paid Holidays after introductory period

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply (6-weeks)
  • Only full-time employees eligible
This Job Is:

  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely

  • No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Education:

  • Associate (Recommended)
  • Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

  • Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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