Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking people who are passionate about working with young children to join our team!

Kemit Academy is a nurturing, fun, and vibrant environment for children aged six weeks to five years. We are proud to offer high-quality childcare and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators.

Kemit Academy is a year-round program. We are looking for fun and energetic people who are team players. Must have an awesomely spectacular, positive attitude and great interpersonal skills!

Lead Teacher daily duties include:

• Developing lesson plans.
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Parent communication
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Building teamwork
• Using assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education

Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Illinois State Early Childhood Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Kemit Academy offers bonuses, competitive salaries, and benefits based on experience, education, and certifications.

Company Description

At Kemit, we strive to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-age children. We teach to the needs of each child and cater to their interests, Our focus is to provide a stimulating and hands-on educational experience that promotes each child’s social/ emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We have plenty of room to move and explore, children are provided nurturing guidance to develop these skills and master milestones.

We believe in child-centered and play-based learning, that each child is important, as well as their individual interests. Children explore and discover through play. We encourage children to use their senses and imagination to create and act out life scenarios while discovering the world.

Our programs support the school’s mission of developing students with character. Through a broad range of activities and exceptional instruction, we encourage children to apply their talents, identify new interests, develop caring friendships, and build confidence in their ability to succeed.

Company Description

At Kemit, we strive to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-age children. We teach to the needs of each child and cater to their interests, Our focus is to provide a stimulating and hands-on educational experience that promotes each child’s social/ emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We have plenty of room to move and explore, children are provided nurturing guidance to develop these skills and master milestones.\r\n\r\nWe believe in child-centered and play-based learning, that each child is important, as well as their individual interests. Children explore and discover through play. We encourage children to use their senses and imagination to create and act out life scenarios while discovering the world. \r\n\r\nOur programs support the school’s mission of developing students with character. Through a broad range of activities and exceptional instruction, we encourage children to apply their talents, identify new interests, develop caring friendships, and build confidence in their ability to succeed.