Floater Teacher

About the Role

We are hiring a Floater Teacher in Beach Park, IL. Start Early Lake County provides high-quality care and a stimulating learning environment for children from birth to five years old. As a program that serves low‑income families, our research‑based curriculum helps children develop literacy, language, early math, and social‑emotional skills needed to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

• Develop and regularly monitor child education binders for each child, ensuring all confidential information is protected.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to maintain full program enrollment; schedule home visits and adhere to guidance policy.
• Monitor daily attendance, health checks, parent sign/scan, and meal participation reports, and document each child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; use standardized assessment data to create learning opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment that implements appropriate child guidance and discipline techniques in accordance with Start Early’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Assume responsibility for classroom management during the teacher’s absence and schedule parent/staff conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) preferred OR Associate’s Degree working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or CD.
• A minimum of six months’ experience in an early childhood program.
• Clearance of background check by the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Biannual physical examination and TB test required as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Salary: $45,778.00 – $66,067.00 plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health plans, commitment to diversity & inclusion, holistic wellness program, professional development, 401(k) contribution, paid volunteer days, 6‑month paid parental leave, and more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.