20 Best lead teacher jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Early Childhood Lead Teacher
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
Implement high quality, developmentally appropriate instructional activities and curriculum approaches (like Creative Curriculum™) that facilitate active…
From $66,692.91 a year
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Head Start Lead Teacher
Start Early —Chicago, IL
Establish and maintain a classroom environment which includes positive guidance and emotionally supportive techniques that meets state and local licensing…
$60,469 - $71,140 a year
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Daycare Lead Teacher - Toddler, Preschool (Sign-On Bonus $500
The Goddard School of Chicago (West Loop), IL —Chicago, IL
Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum. Competitive salary ($19 - $22).
Estimated: $37.9K - $48K a year
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Lead Teacher
Yogasix Southport —Chicago, IL
Our Lead Teachers support the General Manager and Department of Education by providing programming expertise, onboarding help, and continued coaching for the…
$40 - $50 an hour
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Birth to 3 Teacher
Community Education Network —Chicago, IL
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences to promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. 3% 401(k) company match.
$52,770 - $74,603 a year
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Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher
KALEIDO*KIDS —Chicago, IL
Assist lead teacher with all classroom related tasks. EARNED TIME OFF 'ETO' - 5 days plus for full time teachers - additional days for each year employed- see…
$17 - $18 an hour
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Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (Nia)
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
The lead teacher is responsible for developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space.
Up to $58,656 a year
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Part Time Assistant Toddler Teacher (7:30am - 12pm)
For Your Child Preschool —Chicago, IL
Healthy classroom and school wide budgets so teachers do NOT have to spend their own money. Ability to assist the lead teachers with providing a warm and…
$17 - $18 an hour
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Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Mary Crane Center —Chicago, IL
Participate in various meetings, including management, teaching team, center, committee, parent, parent policy, family reviews, city/state, agency, and board…
Up to $52,965.12 a year
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Lead Teacher, Montessori 3-6 year olds
Prairieland Montessori —Chicago, IL
AMS or AMI Montessori certification. Your patient and loving nature will create a caring environment to allow the child to explore confidently and build self…
Estimated: $39.1K - $49.5K a year
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Lead Early Childhood Teacher (0-3) - Rogers Park
Lake Shore Schools —Chicago, IL
Keep up to date with licensing requirements for education and experience. Participate actively with peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum.
From $23 an hour
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Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher
UCA —Chicago, IL
Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the emergent curriculum. Monitor and assess student progress to provide ongoing feedback.
$49,000 - $53,000 a year
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Infant Toddler Lead Teacher
Montessori Magpie —Chicago, IL
Knowledge or familiarity of current theories and practices in the field of Early Childhood Education. Ability to assess children's growth and development using…
$22 - $26 an hour
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Assistant Teacher
Family Focus Inc —Chicago, IL
Assist lead teacher in preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas: language, cognitive, physical,…
From $20 an hour
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Infant Lead Teacher 0-14 Months Early Childhood Center Daycare Nursery
Dandelion Nursery and Preschool —Chicago, IL
You will have a GED or H.S. diploma and have completed the Early Childhood courses as designed by the state Child Care authority. Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
$20 - $25 an hour
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Lead Infant Teacher
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Applicants must have at least 60 college credits with a minimum of 6 in Early Childhood Education- bachelor's degree preferred.
Estimated: $45.8K - $58K a year
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Preschool and Toddler Teacher
The Children's Center for Creative Learnng —Chicago, IL
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all children in compliance with City and State licensing requirements. \*\*Develop and Implement Lesson Plans:\*\*.
Up to $22 an hour
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Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Family Focus Inc —Chicago, IL
Experience supervising and leading classroom team in preparation and implementation of lesson plans for classroom activities covering all developmental areas:…
$50,000 a year
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After School Lead Teacher
West Cook YMCA —Oak Park, IL
Bachelor’s degree is required, education or youth development field preferred. Developing Others: *Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others…
$25 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher- River West
City Children's Academy —Chicago, IL
Assistant Teacher Requirements: Associate's degree ECE or a related field preferred, but not required. Implementing curriculum and current lesson plans based on…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Early Childhood Lead Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time From $66,692.91 a year

Qualifications

Mid-level
Classroom experience
Preschool experience
Associate's degree
Teaching

Full Job Description

Early Learning Lead Teacher Opportunities with the Crown Family YMCA!

As a Lead Teacher you will provide effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation and related research for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. You will be responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervising children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate. You will ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of the children as mandated by DCFS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards, and YMCA standards and policies, as applicable.

Our early learning teachers create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.

Pay starts at $66,692.91 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization

Scope of Responsibilities:

Promote and model high quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness
Demonstrate culturally and linguistically appropriate practices that values all children and families and makes them feel welcomed and an essential part of the program
Maintain awareness and supervision of children’s needs and ensure their physical health and safety, at all times
Communicate and develop effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement
Abide by DCFS and all quality standards for maintaining safe, high-quality programming
Collaborate regularly with classroom team including families, volunteers and all staff
Collect and use multiple data sources, both formative and summative, to inform instruction and child centered learning and development
Complete routine professional development annually; utilize continuous quality improvement (CQI); and identify different instructional resources and methods to meet children's varying needs and improve the classroom experience for children and families
Participate and support association/center efforts towards recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of families while supporting the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed

Lesson Planning and Classroom Management:

Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement
Implement high quality, developmentally appropriate instructional activities and curriculum approaches (like Creative Curriculum™) that facilitate active learning experiences and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child; while ensuring the program follows DCFS, YMCA, ExceleRate Illinois™, and NAEYC accreditation standards, if applicable
Research, plan, and implement appropriate studies/projects for an in-depth investigation of a topic over time
Establish and maintain an attractive, clean, safe and engaging classroom environment which includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages children's independence and self-selection of activities
Leverage the physical environment and pedagogical documentation to support teaching and learning practices
Use observational and child data to plan developmentally appropriate and engaging early learning experiences based upon the emergent needs of the child

Requirements:

Must meet DCFS licensing, and program related accreditation/credentialing requirements; Associates Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
Must provide documentation of Gateways credentialing or apply within 90 days of employment
Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission and serving the needs of children and families
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices to promote early learning and social-emotional development
Ability to apply early learning best practices to create a child-centered, supportive, inclusive and positive classroom environment to meet the needs of diverse children
One year experience teaching or equivalent in a preschool classroom strongly preferred
Knowledge of how to design and implement the Creative Curriculum and other high quality curriculum approaches preferred

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

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lead teacher jobs in Chicago, IL

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Head Start Lead Teacher

Daycare Lead Teacher - Toddler, Preschool (Sign-On Bonus $500

Lead Teacher

Birth to 3 Teacher

Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher

Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (Nia)

Part Time Assistant Toddler Teacher (7:30am - 12pm)

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher, Montessori 3-6 year olds

Lead Early Childhood Teacher (0-3) - Rogers Park

Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Infant Lead Teacher 0-14 Months Early Childhood Center Daycare Nursery

Lead Infant Teacher

Preschool and Toddler Teacher

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

After School Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher- River West

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