Closing Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

The Preschool Lead Teacher plays a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children ages 3 to 4. This position is responsible for implementing an age-appropriate curriculum that supports key developmental milestones, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

The Lead Teacher will collaborate closely with families to ensure individualized care and learning plans that respect each child’s unique needs and background. Additionally, this role involves supervising assistant teachers and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards within the classroom.

As a Closing Lead Teacher
, you will also ensure smooth end-of-day transitions, maintain classroom organization, uphold daily routines, and provide a calm, engaging environment for children as they conclude their day.

Ultimately, the Lead Teacher establishes a positive foundation for lifelong learning by fostering curiosity, exploration, and early social skills in a warm and engaging environment.

Kiddie Academy of Grayslake is seeking loving, experienced, and compassionate educators who are committed to providing high-quality educational childcare while fostering early childhood development in a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have relevant educational experience, a sincere commitment to nurturing young children, and meet one of the following educational qualifications:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

• Associate’s Degree

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 60 college credits, including 6 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Are you passionate about supporting children as they reach key developmental milestones? Do you take pride in creating a positive and enriching classroom experience? If so, we invite you to apply and become part of our professional early education team.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• 2 paid professional development days per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Childcare discount
• Competitive wages
• Positive working environment
• Supportive Management Team
• Company-paid continuing education classes and professional training