Job detail
Lead Teacher: Infants Full-Time
Concordia Place
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/18/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$38,480 - $54,080 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for supervising children, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment. They will also lead activities, assess child progress, and maintain positive relationships with families through regular communication and conferences.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or ged and at least 60 college credit hours, including 6 in early childhood education or child development. Preferred qualifications include an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and one year of relevant experience.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationSafety ComplianceChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementOral CommunicationChild DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationInstructional MaterialsWhole-child Development
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Short Term Disability
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Childcare Tuition Discount
- Aflac Plans
- Paid Winter Holiday
- Basic Life & ADD