Lead Teacher
Dreamers Academy
Job Description
Job Description
Calling all Early Childhood Teachers!
Are you a passionate Lead Teacher , searching for a rewarding career as a member of an amazing leadership team? Do you love working with the youngest learners and mentoring the next generation of educators? If you answered yes, then Dreamers Academy wants to talk to you!
Dreamers Academy provides high quality, highly personalized childcare focused on the whole child. We focus on the next generation of global citizens, age 6 weeks to 5 years in a safe, play based, innovative environment. We are passionate about providing affordable childcare within the community, and cultivating an environment of growth for our staff.
Position Overview:
As a Lead Teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing responsive and loving care to our infants and Preschoolers. Your role involves creating a secure and stimulating environment where infants can explore, learn, and form strong attachments.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support infants' cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Provide responsive and loving care to meet each infant's individual needs, including feeding, diapering, and nap routines.
- Create a warm and secure environment that fosters trust and attachment between infants and caregivers.
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents and guardians, providing daily updates on their child's activities and well-being.
- Ensure a safe and hygienic classroom, adhering to all health and safety guidelines and center policies.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members, including assistant teachers, to maintain a consistent and nurturing environment.
- Document infants' developmental milestones and assessments.
- Support parents in the transition from home to daycare and provide guidance on infant care practices.
- Attend professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in infant care.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
- Proven experience working with infants in a daycare or similar setting.
- Strong knowledge of infant development and attachment theory.
- Exceptional communication skills, both with infants and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for nurturing and caring for infants.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to pass background checks and meet state licensing requirements.
Join our team as a Lead Teacher and make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners as they embark on their educational journey.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary + wage based incentives
- Paid holiday, vacation and sick pay immediately upon completion of trial hire
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement for Early Childhood Education
- Continuous learning and on the job training
- Discounted childcare
- Plus more!
Location
Chicago, IL
Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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