Preschool Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Lead Teacher role is onsite in Granite City, IL, with pay of $16–$20 per hour. The teacher supports Michelle’s Place Child Care Center’s early education program and its nurturing environment for children and families. The role creates an inclusive classroom, develops age-appropriate lessons, facilitates activities, assesses children’s progress, and communicates with families. It contributes to children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development while maintaining their safety and collaborating with teachers and support staff.

What you'll do

• Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
• facilitate arts, crafts, music, storytelling, and outdoor activities
• assess progress and maintain records
• communicate with parents and guardians
• collaborate with teachers and support staff
• ensure children’s safety
• maintain current first aid and CPR certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool lead teacher

granite city il

michelle's place child care center

full-time

early childhood education

lesson planning

classroom activities

child development

parent communication

first aid

cpr certification

$16–$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• child care discount
• paid training hours
• meals provided
• paid holidays
• advancement opportunities
• no weekends.

Why this role

The posting states that a CDA or associate degree is preferred, while equivalent experience and certifications may be considered; first aid and CPR certifications are required.

About the employer

Michelle's Place Child Care Center, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.