Preschool Lead Teacher
$43,888–$43,888 year
On-site · Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and supportive classroom environment for preschool children ages 2-5, preparing them for kindergarten readiness through lesson planning aligned with Creative Curriculum and Illinois Early Learning Standards. The role includes classroom management, supervision of children, assessment, and ensuring adherence to policies set by DCFS and YMCA. Applicants must meet licensing and credentialing requirements and have experience in a preschool setting. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.
Required Qualifications
- Must meet DCFS licensing, and program related accreditation/credentialing requirements; ECE Credential Level 1 or higher preferred.
- OR 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential, OR 3 semester hours of college credit in administration, leadership or management, OR 3 points of credential-approved training in administration, leadership or management.
- One year experience teaching or equivalent in a preschool classroom strongly preferred.
- Must provide documentation of Gateways credentialing or apply within 90 days of employment.
- Pre-Employment medical screening and TB test per program requirements.
- Required to be achieved or maintained once in role: Food Handlers Training.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of how to design and implement the Creative Curriculum and other high-quality curriculum approaches preferred.
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