Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/20/2026
Location
Naperville, Illinois
Salary
$43,888 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for creating a safe, supportive classroom environment while implementing lesson plans that foster kindergarten readiness. They must manage classroom activities, supervise children, and maintain effective partnerships with families while adhering to dcfs and ymca standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet dcfs licensing requirements, typically involving 64 semester hours with specific credits in early childhood education or child development. One year of preschool teaching experience is strongly preferred, along with relevant professional credentials.
associate degreeprofessional certificateTeam collaborationSafety complianceData collectionLesson planningParent communicationChild developmentClassroom managementChild supervisionInstructional designEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationAssessment and evaluationDevelopmentally appropriate practiceKindergarten readiness
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- 403(b) plan
- Wellness programs
- Mental health resources
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Family gym membership