Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Teacher is an onsite role in Elgin, IL. Compensation is not specified. The Goddard School provides early childhood education for children from six weeks to six years old, with a focus on learning, care, and safety. The 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
• work directly with children and parents
• observe children’s interests and collaborate with teachers on curriculum ideas
• communicate children’s activities and progress to parents
• complete state-required pre-service training and meet background-check eligibility.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

onsite

elgin il

the goddard school

early childhood education

classroom operations

child development

curriculum planning

parent communication

no nights or weekends

401(k) match

health insurance

paid time off

training and development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• health and vision insurance
• paid time off
• training and development. The posting also notes that many schools offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, holidays, childcare discounts, CDA credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting states no nights and weekends. Benefits listed include 401(k) and matching, health and vision insurance, paid time off, and training and development.

About the employer

The Goddard School of Elgin, IL is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.