43-Week Early Learning Lead Teacher (Ages 3-5)

We are currently searching for a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher to join our DuPage office in our Preschool for All programs in Wheaton! The role involves supporting a team approach to planning and implementing program activities, guiding and facilitating activities of the children, and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or education from an accredited college or university required.
• Lead Teacher working with children ages 3-5: PEL or a Gateways ECE level 5 Credential while working towards receiving PEL required.
• Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children
• Support the social and emotional development of children
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match