EEC Certified Lead Teacher: Preschool

The WSY is looking for our next Lead Teacher who has an EEC Lead Teacher Certification, is enthusiastic, creative, reliable and consistent.

Job Description We’re looking for a team player to join our preschool team who’s not only flexible and collaborative but also brings creativity, initiative, and heart to everything they do. Do you love the sound of giggles, the joy of discovery, and the magic of teaching through play? Are you the kind of person who can rock a puppet voice, create a lesson plan that sparks curiosity, and still jump in to clean up glitter explosions without skipping a beat?

At the West Suburban Y, we believe preschool should be full of wonder—and that starts with YOU.Preschool is open from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm Monday – Friday. The WSY Preschool is open year‑round but shifts to a summer camp setting in the summer months. You can learn more about our program . We are looking for a full‑time lead teacher to fill the 8:45 am‑5:45 pm shift Monday through Friday.

Hourly rate is $28.00‑$33.00, depending on education, experience and certifications. Generous benefit package, including 12% retirement contribution once vested. Come join an experienced, fun and supportive team in our Preschool for Youth Development today!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Transitions to a Camp Pikati leader for preschool aged children during the summer months.

Models and demonstrates professional behaviors conducive to building a collaborative and inclusive working environment centered on a team‑teaching technique that encourages and maintains high standards and expectations.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.