Full Time Preschool Teacher - Lead Position

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The Green Bean Day School & Nursery is a nurturing, eco‑friendly environment for children aged six‑weeks to six‑years old. Family owned and operated since 2009, we are Chicago’s first Reggio Emilia‑inspired early childhood education program. We are proud to offer high‑quality childcare and education in a carefully‑designed environment to support relationships among children, parents and educators.

The Green Bean is based on the internationally‑acclaimed Reggio Emilia Approach, with an educational philosophy focused on fostering children’s interests. An open and sun‑filled environment that lets children discover and engage each of the five senses.

Collaboration with parents, teachers and children.

Documentation of the child’s explorations and the process of learning.

Long‑term projects and open‑ended discussions bring together language activities, social studies, science, dramatic play and artistic expression, providing young children with an environment that encourages active exploration and discovery. We see ourselves as teachers, caregivers and, above all, partners dedicated to working with families and helping children realize their fullest potential.

Developing weekly lesson plans based on the project approach, including activities in science, math, literacy/language, and physical development.

Providing high‑quality care, including changing diapers, following hand‑washing procedures, participating in family‑style dining, and monitoring the safety and wellbeing of each child.

Documenting group activities through photos, observations, and teacher reflection.

Conducting parent‑teacher conferences (willingness to conduct home visits if deemed appropriate).

Direct supervision of one or more teaching assistants, including conducting regular team meetings, modeling appropriate interactions, and training assistants on documentation and project work.

Updating the parent blog on a daily basis.

Participating in annual Open House and other family events at the school.

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred (with a minimum of six semester hours in courses directly related to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six).

At least one year of experience providing care and education for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years in a group childcare setting.

Willingness to develop teaching skills through reflective practice.

Complete a background check and fingerprinting.

Must be available to work full time between the hours of 7:30 a.m.