Daycare Lead Teacher (Multiple Locations)

Title: Daycare Lead Teacher

Salary:  From $17.50 per hour (based on education and experience)

Monday to Friday

Shifts from: 6:30am-5:30pm

Locations: Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Minooka, and Yorkville

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and discover the world around them?

At Little Learner Children's Academy, we believe children learn best though hands-on exploration, meaningful relationships, and experiences that inspire curiosity. As a privately owned childcare center with locations in Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Minooka and Yorkville, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children and educators thrive.

At the core of everything we do are our values:

• Learning – We foster a love for lifelong learning in both children and educators.
• Loyalty – We build strong, trusting relationships with families, staff, and our communities.
• Caring – We prioritize empathy, kindness, and a nurturing approach in every interaction.
• Adventurous – We inspire curiosity, creativity, and the courage to explore new ideas.

We're looking for a Daycare Lead Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and excited to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

Lead Qualified Daycare Teachers are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full-time employees may enjoy:

• A supportive, collaborative work environment, including mentorship
• A competitive compensation package based on skills and experience
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Paid holidays and personal time off
• Referral bonuses and child care discounts
• Tuition reimbursement options for continuing education

Responsibilities for Lead Qualified Daycare Teachers:

• Creates and implements lesson plans based on the developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
• Provides a safe and nurturing environment and follows daily schedule with the assistance of the Assistant Teacher.
• Ensures the program enhances age-appropriate social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.
• Ensures the program is in accordance with all local child care licensing standards.
• Monitors/observes child's progress and communicates information about the child to the parent in a complete, candid and positive manner.
• Completes Monday-Friday lesson planning bins and parent communication bins.
• Uses techniques that promote effective supervision practices and create safe care environments.
• Consistently demonstrating a personal commitment to professional and personal growth
• Maintaining an evident interest in the job; actively participating in staff meetings, training, and workshops.

Job Requirements for Lead Qualified Daycare Teachers:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Qualifying coursework, a degree in early childhood education or child development, or a CDA (Child Development Associate certification) or a CCP (Certified Childcare Professional)
• Teacher qualifications from the state of Illinois per DCFS Standards
• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility (preferred)
• Flexibility around hours and work schedule
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• A passion for working with children

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.