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Toddler Lead Teacher

The Goddard School of Carol Stream (Wheaton), IL

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#Child Development#Lesson Plans#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Project-Based Learning#Classroom Safety#Student Portfolios#Toddler Education#Learning-Through-Play
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 14 days ago

Location

Carol Stream, Illinois

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and implementing project-based lesson plans tailored to student needs. They must also support children's exploration and maintain positive communication with parents.

Requirements summary

The candidate must be an experienced lead teacher who is caring, energetic, and reliable. They should possess the ability to create imaginative lesson plans and maintain professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

CreativityProfessionalismPatienceClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentProject-Based Learning

Job description

Benefits

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Tuition assistance Vision insurance The Goddard School located in Wheaton/Carol Stream, is looking for caring and energetic and reliable Experienced Lead Teacher to join our team!

We are looking for individuals who can use their creativity and Goddard’s learning-through-play program as a basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way, to instill a life-long love of learning! We are looking for someone who is patient, courteous, and professional with children, parents and co-workers.

Lead teacher responsibilities include

  • Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Planning and implementing project-based lesson plans that match student’s development needs and interests.
  • Interacting with children to support play, exploration, and learning.
  • Establishing positive communications with the parents.
  • Performing observations to be documented in each child's portfolio and assessments as needed.
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Employee Discounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Free Uniforms
  • Opportunity For Advancement

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Toddler lead teacher roles in Illinois are often in steady demand because licensed early childhood programs need staff who can support development, routines, and classroom safety. This role is competitive when candidates bring experience with young children, an ECE degree or CDA, and comfort leading a classroom. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your child care experience and credential status before applying.

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