Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Overview

The Lead Teacher plays a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Infant Lead Teacher: Responsible for providing responsive, individualized care for infants, establishing secure attachments, maintaining consistent routines, and creating a calm environment that supports early sensory and motor development.

Pre-K Lead Teacher: Responsible for implementing a structured, age-appropriate curriculum for children ages 4 to 5, preparing them for kindergarten through hands-on learning, early literacy, problem-solving, and social skill development.

Lead Teachers collaborate closely with families to ensure individualized care and learning plans that respect each child’s unique needs and background. This role also includes supervising assistant teachers and maintaining full compliance with all regulatory and safety standards within the classroom.

Ultimately, the Lead Teacher establishes a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a warm, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.

Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge is seeking loving, experienced, and compassionate educators who are committed to providing high-quality educational childcare.

The ideal candidate must 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)

• 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