Lead Teacher-The Children's Courtyard of West Aurora

Learning Care Group

Aurora, ILFull-time$19.25/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation

$19.25/hr

Location

Aurora, IL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDA Or Degree

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Lead Teacher-The Children's Courtyard of West Aurora. The Lead Teacher at The Children's Courtyard of West Aurora develops interactive learning experiences and mentors fellow teachers. This role promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, manages the classroom, implements curriculum, and ensures compliance with licensing guidelines. The Lead Teacher also builds relationships with families to support child achievement and center success.

Key focus areas include Develop fun, interactive learning experiences, Mentor fellow Teachers, and Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, CDA Or Degree, and Experience Leading Classroom. Important skills include Create Interactive Learning Experiences, Mentoring Teachers, Promote Social Growth, Promote Physical Growth, Promote Intellectual Growth, and Classroom Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Create Interactive Learning ExperiencesMentoring TeachersPromote Social GrowthPromote Physical GrowthPromote Intellectual GrowthClassroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationLicensing Guidelines ExpertiseCompany Standards ExpertiseBuild RelationshipsCreating Educational Lesson PlansWork Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With Children

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Experience Leading a ClassroomMeet State Requirements for EducationMeet Childcare Center RequirementsCDA or Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

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Brand: Children's Courtyard
Location:

1995 W. Downer Place

Aurora,

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: 

Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Required: CDA or Degree

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay $19.25 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
Monday-Friday work week

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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