Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Teacher role is onsite in Plainfield, IL, and pays $18.50–$20.50 per hour. The Goddard School provides early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old, with a focus on safe, nurturing education and care. The lead teacher coordinates daily classroom operations and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities. The role supports children’s learning and development through classroom engagement and communication with families and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes
• plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities
• observe children’s interests and collaborate with teachers on curriculum ideas
• communicate with parents about children’s activities and achievements
• work with children, parents, and faculty
• support a safe classroom environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

plainfield il

the goddard school

early childhood education

childcare

classroom operations

educational activities

child development

parent communication

$18.50–$20.50/hr

tuition assistance

401(k) match

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching, dental, health, and vision insurance, employee discounts, paid time off and holidays, tuition assistance, training and development, childcare discounts, and a stated $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

The school describes teacher planning and resource time, professional development, and promotion from within.

About the employer

The Goddard School of Plainfield, IL is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.