Welcome to Irving Park Early Learning Center, “IPELC”! Our family-owned centers have been in business since 1999, and have been honoring the “learn through play” philosophy since.
Currently, we have two Chicago locations that are directly located across from one another. Both locations share a dedicated and united leadership team!
- IPELC - Whipple (3023 West Montrose) - 7:00am to 6:00pm
- IPELC - Sacramento (3000 West Montrose) - 7:00am to 5:30pm
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IPELC is looking for a seasoned Lead Teacher to join our program.
This position is full-time and requires complete consistency and punctuality in schedule. Lead Teachers must live within a 5 mile radius of our locations.
This position requires a background check clearance, three written references, and a DCFS mandated medical form.
The following attributes are a must in our Educators:
- Patient and loving approach with all students.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff and parents in a professional and personable manner.
- Facilitates comfortable, safe, and engaging classroom environments for all students.
- Adaptability.
- Professional and neat appearance in adherence to company policy
- Expert fluency in English on a reading, writing, and speaking level.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility or educational environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
- Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain.
Job Responsibilities:
- Physical ability to stand, bend, squat, jump, dance, walk, run, reach carry, lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to delegate a team of assistant teachers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various stages of social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement age appropriate curriculum.
- Ability to redirect students and promote self-regulation in a kind and considerate manner.
- Uphold mandated uniform expectations.
- Uphold and maintain classroom, position, and behavioral standards in adherence to DCFS and company policy.
- Consistently maintains cleanliness and order of the classroom environment. This includes but is not limited to mopping, sweeping, dusting, laundry, and trash removal.
- If applicable, provide toileting and diapering assistance to children in adherence to state standards.
- Distribute bottles and/or company-vendored meals to students in respect to their dietary needs.
- Consistent in punctuality and attendance.
- Ability to work occasional additional hours on mandated events (Parent Events, All Staff Meetings, Lead Teacher Meetings, etc)
We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits for qualifying employees including:
- Paid Holidays (including one week off for Christmas)
- Paid Time Off (sick time and vacation)
- Health Insurance: Company pays half
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Childcare and Tuition
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Educational Training and Tuition Assistance
- Room for advancement and promotional opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
