Lead Teacher
Job in
Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, 60544, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
The Goddard School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Signing bonus
- Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes
- Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment
- Work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service
- Maintain classroom ratios and ensure resources to support success
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop engaging curriculum
- Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you plan
- Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
- Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions
- Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Child Development Associate (CDA), or degree in any field with 6 hours of Early Childhood credits
- 1–2 years of previous experience preferred
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
- Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. to handle children for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergencies; for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to lift infants into and out of a crib
- Meets background check eligibility
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