Lead Teacher — Early Childhood

Job overview

The Lead Teacher — Early Childhood role is onsite in Lake Villa, IL, with pay of $18–$21 per hour. Children of America provides early childhood programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years and describes its work as building confidence, curiosity, and foundations for lifelong learning. The teacher leads classroom instruction and creates a safe, developmentally appropriate environment that supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Through lesson planning, observation, family communication, and collaboration with educators, the role contributes to consistent, high-quality learning and care.

What you'll do

• Lead daily classroom instruction using the Mind and Body Matters curriculum
• develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• maintain a safe, organized, positive classroom
• support children’s development
• build relationships with children and families
• communicate with parents, management, and teaching colleagues
• document developmental progress using classroom technology
• establish routines and positive guidance strategies
• collaborate with educators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

early childhood

lake villa il

children of america

full-time

onsite

$18–$21/hr

classroom instruction

lesson planning

child development

family partnerships

cpr and first aid

50% childcare discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 50% employee childcare discount
• educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• referral bonuses and recognition programs.

Why this role

Minimum qualifications include a CDA credential or 60 semester hours of college credit, including at least 6 semester hours in early childhood education or a related field as applicable to state licensing; one year of licensed childcare or early childhood experience; and current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain it as required.

About the employer

Children of America is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.