Toddler Lead Teacher

Full Time
• Primrose School of Carol Stream

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Looking for rewarding work in a positive, family-oriented atmosphere? Are you a talented, hard-working educator? At Primrose Schools, our teachers ARE having fun dancing, singing, story-telling, and nurturing young children while providing them with a strong foundation in education!

Join our family of passionate leaders in early education and care at Primrose School of Carol Stream and help us shape the future for children. You’ll experience the difference immediately – a caring leadership team, friendly coworkers, and families who partner with you and appreciate all that you do!

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Toddler Lead Teacher to join our team  this role, you will lead a classroom of young learners, typically aged 1.5 to 2 years, on their educational journey. You will create a stimulating and engaging environment, develop age-appropriate curriculum, and foster a sense of wonder and curiosity in each child.

• Curriculum Development: Responsible for the implementation of the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School Balanced Learning curriculum and materials.
• Classroom Management: Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Communication: Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing updates on their child's development and milestones. Maintain positive partnerships with co-teachers, parents and children.
• Individualized Learning: Recognize and respond to the individual needs and abilities of each child, adapting teaching strategies and activities accordingly.
• Safety and Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, following health and safety protocols and guidelines.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with assistant teachers and other staff members to create a supportive and cohesive team environment.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay informed about best practices in early childhood education.
• Licensing Protocols: Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School including Illinois DCFS standards pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

Teachers are not required to develop curriculum. Instead, your role is to deliver an amazing early learning journey to our children, engage with and nurture our children, provide positive role modeling in all that you do, and communicate effectively with parents, leadership, and team members.

• Paid Vacations
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Merit-Based Pay Increase
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Growth
• Substantial Child-Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Free On-Duty Meals
• Uniforms Provided
• Formal On-Going Training
• Extensive Support from a Large Leadership Team
• Monday-Friday Schedule

• Candidates must have at least 60 Undergraduate Credit Hours with 6 Hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR Candidates must have 30 undergraduate Credit Hours with 6 hours in Early Childhood Education PLUS 1 year of experience (1560 hours).
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development
  , Early Childhood Education
  , or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 Year of previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must live in the United States and be authorized to work.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM

Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

You’ll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.