Lead Teacher

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Lead Teacher. This position reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center and is located in River Forest, IL.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and emotional development of the children in the Early Childhood Education Center through a nurturing, Christ-centered, and developmentally appropriate environment.

• Provides for the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
• Collaborates and plans with co-teacher or assistant teacher in the implementation of the curriculum
• Prepares, cares for, and organizes the environment, including opening the classroom and making it ready for parents and children
• Maintains responsibility for the health and safety of the children
• Supervises university undergraduate and graduate students who are assigned to work and implement curriculums in the classrooms, as well as collaborate with university professors
• Monitors small groups and/or free choice play time
• Keeps daily records of attendance
• Maintains up to date portfolios on all children throughout the year as a means of assessment of learning
• Follows standards set by DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services), NLSA (National Lutheran School Association) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
• Maintains appropriate contact with and support of parents/families including newsletter, conferences, parent meetings, Curriculum Night and Thanksgiving service
• Participates as a contributing member of the center's professional team in staff meetings, devotions, community activities, and professional leadership
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)

• Strong administrative skills
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran education and Concordia University Chicago
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to supervise, work with others, and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented at conferences and/or professional literature
• Knowledge of the University's mission and vision, the College of Education goals and how the Center supports the academic programs

Minimum Experience

Required:

1 year of early childhood experience required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline required.

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Salary: $36,000 - $54,000 per year

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.