Job detail
Long Term Substitute Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich
JCC Chicago
PART_TIME
Posted 1/2/2026
Location
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $28 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for the safety and welfare of children, supervising them by sight and sound while implementing a curriculum that integrates secular and jewish elements. Key duties include fostering emotional and cognitive growth, maintaining strong communication with staff and parents, and ensuring compliance with dcfs and illinois state standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an associate's or bachelor's degree (Or equivalent college credits) in early childhood, child development, or related fields, and must be at least 20 years old. Essential physical requirements include the stamina to be mobile, stand for long periods, and lift/Move with children up to 40 lbs.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkCommunicationTrainingFamily CommunicationBehavior ManagementCurriculum ImplementationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningStaff MeetingsCognitive GrowthEmotional GrowthPortfolio MaintenanceSocial-Emotional NeedsRespect For ChildrenDCFS Standards