Job detail
4 Year Old Lead Teacher, Junior Kindergarten - School of St. Mary - Lake Forest
Archdiocese of Chicago
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Lake Forest, Illinois
Salary
$35,686 - $68,776 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The teacher will design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for four-Year-Old students while fostering their spiritual, social, and academic growth. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, structured classroom environment and communicating effectively with parents and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field and possess or be eligible for a valid illinois professional educator license. A commitment to the catholic mission and the ability to meet safe environment compliance requirements are also mandatory.
bachelor degreeCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational skillsChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum designDifferentiated instructionStudent assessmentSocial-emotional growthFaith-based instructionCenter-based learning
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Comprehensive total rewards package