Lead Preschool/Infant/Toddler Teacher

Agapé Child Care Learning Center
Hazel Crest, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, professional, energetic lead teacher who can successfully manage and maintain a well-organized classroom by continually restoring and enhancing the environment suitable for young children. Must work effectively with directors and staff members to provide a learning environment for our children, develop and execute weekly themed lesson plans, providing group sensory, art, and special activities.

Educational Qualifications:

  • An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or related field .
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred.
  • Child Development or (CDA) Certification.

Job Responsibilities

  • · Promote open communication and foster positive relationships with parents and guardians.
  • · Maintain all health and safety regulations
  • · Develop individual care plans for each child based on their stage of development.
  • · Maintain daily notes and files on the children’s development and progress.
  • · Model empathy through respect, response, and gentle guidance.
  • · Foster emotional and social development through a secure attachment with each child.
  • · Lead and plan curriculum activities that stimulate children’s interest and ability.
  • · Participate in need and service meetings, parent/teacher conferences.
  • · Work effectively with directors and staff members to provide a suitable learning environment for our children.
  • · Develop and execute weekly themed lesson plans, providing group times, sensory, art, and special activities.
  • · Maintain a well-organized classroom by continually restoring and enhancing the classroom

Benefits as one of our Teachers include:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Discounted child care
  • Paid time off
  • Training
  • Professional Development

We would love to hear from you if:

  • You have a deep desire to work with young children and their families
  • You have a passion for early child childhood education and seek deeper professional development
  • You have prior experience in early childhood education or working in a child care center
  • You have a high school diploma or higher
  • You have an education and/or training in Early Childhood Education
  • Meet state-specific guidelines for the role

Posted 2025-08-06

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