Lead Teacher

Monday to Friday

Shifts from: 6:30am-6:00pm

Locations: Bolingbrook - Channahon - Crest Hill - Plainfield - Yorkville-Naperville

Job Description

A family-owned and operated group of childcare centers near you is hiring DCFS Lead Qualified Teachers to join their growing team of dedicated educators and care professionals.

Lead Qualified Teachers are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full-time employees may enjoy:

• A supportive, collaborative work environment, including mentorship
• A competitive compensation package based on skills and experience
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Benefits including health, vision, dental, Aflac, and 401K plans
• Paid holidays and personal time off
• Referral bonuses and child care discounts
• Tuition reimbursement options for continuing education

Responsibilities:

• Completing and submitting developmentally appropriate lesson plans to the Center Director at least 1 week in advance
• Consistently demonstrating a personal commitment to professional and personal growth
• Maintaining an evident interest in the job; actively participating in staff meetings, training, and workshops
• Ensuring the program cultivates the age-appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of children

Job Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Qualifying coursework, a degree in early childhood education or child development, or a CDA (Child Development Associate certification)
• Teacher qualifications from the state of Illinois per DCFS Standards
• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility (preferred)
• Flexibility around hours and work schedule
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• A passion for working with children

About Little Learner Children's Academy: Little Learner Children’s Academy was founded in June 2009 by Melissa and Zarvan, as an in home group daycare out of their home. Our goal is to create a safe, loving, and nurturing environment that makes parents feel comfortable while they are at work, while ensuring their children are educated and prepared for the future. We also wanted to make sure this is provided the the communities we reside in.

Our Vision: To partner with families to create a better world.

Our Mission: To provide high-quality care and education – every child, every family, every day.

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.