Top 21 Lead teacher Jobs in Decatur, Il

Lead Childcare Teacher
The Decatur Family YMCA —Decatur, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Classroom
- Caregiving
- Mid-level
Preschool For All - Lead Teacher/Family Support Specialist
Kids N Fitness —Decatur, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Math
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Preschool Teacher
Empowerment Opportunity Center —Decatur, IL
- $19.25 - $22.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Childcare Teacher
The Decatur Family YMCA —Decatur, IL
- $17 an hour
- Classroom
- Caregiving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Assistant Teacher
Kids N Fitness —Decatur, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- 401(k) matching
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Site Director at Muffley Elementary
KinderCare Education —Decatur, IL
- $20.25 - $28.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher at Montessori Academy for Peace
KinderCare Education —Decatur, IL
- $15.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher at Johns Hill Magnet School
KinderCare Education —Decatur, IL
- $15.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher at South Shores Elementary
KinderCare Education —Decatur, IL
- $15.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Hearts Clinton Daycare Center, LLC —Clinton, IL
- $16.50 - $28.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Teacher at Franklin Grove Elementary
KinderCare Education —Decatur, IL
- $15.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Alternative Education K-12 Counselor for 2026-2027 School Year
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
High School Head Girls Softball Coach
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- Year round work
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Teaching and Learning Strategist
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- School experience
- Classroom
- Writing skills
Pom/Cheer/ Dance Coach
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- Year round work
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
Elementary Boys Basketball Coach
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- Year round work
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
Elementary Track and Field Coach
Decatur Public Schools —Decatur, IL
- Year round work
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification

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Lead Childcare Teacher

The Decatur Family YMCA
Decatur, IL

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Job Details

$20 - $22 an hour

Qualifications

Visitor query response
Report writing
Client inquiry handling
Employee relationship building
Answering guest questions
Complaint handling
Data interpretation
Data collection
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Membership Director at Anytown YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.
Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
Nurtures children through purposeful programming; creates lesson plans that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes.
Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; conducts parent/caregiver conferences; connects families to the Y.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Perform excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
Communicate with supervisor, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
Understands, follows and demonstrates the Y Competencies listed below.
Attend all required department meetings/training.
Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality, and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies.
Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook, department handbook and the emergency response plan manual.
Act as a positive role model while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
Help build awareness that the Y is a charitable organization.
Arrive 5minutes before the shift starts and be prepared, if closing; stay until the last child is gone.
Provide an environment which promotes smooth and orderly transition.
Conduct self in a professional, responsible manner.
Encourage parent involvement in the programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Head teacher must meet the criteria to be a teacher according to the State of Illinois Licensing regulations for group childcare.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions that deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

YMCA Provides:

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and basic first aid
Child Abuse and Prevention Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities.
Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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lead teacher jobs in decatur, il

Lead Childcare Teacher

Preschool For All - Lead Teacher/Family Support Specialist

Preschool Teacher

Assistant Childcare Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Site Director at Muffley Elementary

Teacher at Montessori Academy for Peace

Teacher at Johns Hill Magnet School

Teacher at South Shores Elementary

Lead Toddler Teacher

Teacher at Franklin Grove Elementary

Alternative Education K-12 Counselor for 2026-2027 School Year

High School Head Girls Softball Coach

Teaching and Learning Strategist

Pom/Cheer/ Dance Coach

Elementary Boys Basketball Coach

Elementary Track and Field Coach

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