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Lead Pre Kindergarten Daycare Teacher

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL, Chicago, IL, United States


Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Job description
The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teacher 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 Pre‑Kindergarten Daycare Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a teacher works together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Educational Qualifications

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 Pre‑Kindergarten Daycare Teacher Responsibilities

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.

Teachers are responsible for compliance with Goddard’s industry‑leading Quality Assurance standards. Preschool Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard 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.

Work Location: In person

Note: Must be fully COVID vaccinated

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