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Lead Teacher-Pathways Learning Academy at Willow Creek Church

Learning Care Group

South Barrington, ILFull-time$18–19.25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$18–19.25/hr
Location
South Barrington, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Lead Teacher-Pathways Learning Academy at Willow Creek Church. The Lead Teacher at Pathways Learning Academy fosters a strong community by caring for children, families, and team members. This role involves creating interactive learning experiences, mentoring teachers, and promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children. The Lead Teacher also manages the classroom, implements curriculum, and builds relationships with families.

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

Successful candidates bring Experience Leading Classroom, Ability To Meet State Education Requirements, and Ability To Work Indoors Or Outdoors With Physical Activity. Important skills include Classroom Management, Curriculum Implementation, Licensing Guidelines, Company Standards, Communication, and Energetic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationLicensing GuidelinesCompany StandardsCommunicationEnergeticDependablePassionateCreating Educational Lesson Plans

Qualifications

Experience Leading a ClassroomMeet State Requirements for EducationMeet Childcare Center RequirementsAbility to Work Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With ChildrenMust Be 18+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

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  • Brand: Pathways Learning Academy

  • Location:

67 Algonquin Rd

South Barrington,

IL

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation range of $18-19.25 based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers

  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and childcare discount 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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