Benefits:
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Job description:
Join our team of quality early childhood professionals that support the development of a child’s path to future success. Children's Lighthouse North Center in Chicago, IL is looking for a lead Daycare teacher to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, engaged, and loves to help babies learn and grow! Established in 2015, we provide a safe learning environment with enhanced health and safety protocols and an industry-leading curriculum designed to help children learn and thrive. Come help us build young minds and bright futures!
Benefits:
We strive to maintain a competitive edge with our benefits program which includes:
Curriculum, lesson plans, and supplies provided
Health Insurance (for full time)
Nights, weekends, and holidays off
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Continuous Training & Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Child Care
Parent Referral Bonus
Teacher Referral Bonus
Responsibilities:
Provide a loving, nurturing environment for children to learn and play
Use games, and activities to teach new skills with our curriculum
Uphold the DCFS rules and regulations, in addition to the policies and procedures of Children's Lighthouse outlined in the employee handbook
Previous experience with babies required
Have fun!
Qualifications:
Background Check/Reference Check
Must meet local childcare regulatory requirements for lead teacher: 60 college credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) -OR- 30 college credits, incl 6+ in ECE plus 1 year of child development experience in a school or center setting -OR- Completion of a DCFS-approved credentialing program
CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to be certified
Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am-4pm depending on scheduling
Able to lift 35 pounds, sit, stand, kneel, and be active in a classroom setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Punctual and Dependable
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $18-20/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Work Location: In person