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Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL

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#Lead Teacher
#CDA Certification
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$18 - $22 / HOURPosted 14 days ago

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$18 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for establishing a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for infants. Key duties include developing classroom management systems, documenting child progress in portfolios, and communicating professionally with families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. A Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and full COVID-19 vaccination are required.

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Job description

Benefits

Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Signing bonus Vision insurance

Job Description

The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighbourhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Overview

A Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a teacher is responsible to work together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Educational Qualifications

An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred. Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification. Lead Infant Teacher Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements Perform cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child Create a multi-cultural learning environment Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning Respect cultural and ethnic diversity Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences Maintain a portfolio for each child Maintain the classroom Parent Board Perform child observations and document in their portfolios, Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress) Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

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Schedule

  • 8 hour shift

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Signing bonus

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The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL

At Goddard, we are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our community. Our unique nurturing approach will give your child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life....

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
HQChicago, IL

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  • Market context

    Illinois infant teaching roles stay in demand

    In Illinois, Lead Infant Teacher roles are typically competitive because programs look for candidates with early childhood education credentials, hands-on experience with children ages 0-3, and interest in Montessori training. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster. If you are applying, confirm your degree and ECE or Child Development credits before submitting.

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