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Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$18 - $22 / HOURPosted 8 hours ago

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$18 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Toddler Preschool Teacher is responsible for establishing a safe, nurturing learning environment and developing classroom management systems. They must advance children's intellectual competence and maintain professional communication with families and faculty.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate degree or higher 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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Benefits

Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan Referral program Professional development assistance Employee discount Employee assistance program 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 neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.

Overview

A Lead Toddler Preschool 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 Toddler Preschool 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 #Signing Bonus Note: Must be fully Co-VID vaccinated.

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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Illinois classroom teacher demand remains steady

Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.

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