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

School Age Teacher
El Hogar del Nino - The Home of the Child —Chicago, IL
Assists in collaborating with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations to develop on-going program implementation and in developing special…
$15.50 an hour
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Early Childhood Traveling Teacher
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state…
$40,930 - $60,235 a year
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Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Green Tree House —Chicago, IL
If a candidate does not have their degree in ECE, a degree in a related field field with a *minimum* of twelve hours in Early Childhood Education plus previous…
Estimated: $31.3K - $39.6K a year
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Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Big Shoulders Fund - School Talent —Chicago, IL
Use relevant tools and strategies, including technology, to meet the needs of all students. Observe and evaluate student performance and development through…
From $38,000 a year
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Special Education
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license…
Estimated: $49.9K - $63.1K a year
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Science Teacher 24-25 School-Year
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding…
Estimated: $53K - $67.1K a year
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Lead Montessori Teacher
Shaarei Chinuch Day School —Chicago, IL
Our goal is to provide an inclusive, child-centered, Montessori education that includes a dual curriculum (Hebrew/Judaic + traditional Montessori curriculum),…
$30,000 - $40,000 a year
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Special Education 24-25 School-Year
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license…
Estimated: $50.2K - $63.6K a year
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Lead Tutor
Saga Education —Chicago, IL
In the second half of the day, Leadership Fellows will support students in the room who are not directly working with a remote tutor, facilitating small group…
$33,500 a year
Lead Teacher
Lily Garden-Easterseals —Villa Park, IL
Applicants applying for the full-time lead teacher position must be Lead Teacher Qualified according to DCFS guidelines: 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of…
$17.00 - $17.50 an hour
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Birth-Three Lead Teacher
Concordia Place —Chicago, IL
Teachers prepare weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline, prepare a warm and safe environment for children to grow and explore, establish good…
$18.50 - $26.00 an hour
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Lead Teacher - Infant, Toddler and Preschool
Rayito de Sol —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in ECE or related field, preferred. Current First-Aid and CPR certification. Previous Childcare teaching experience, preferred.
$20 - $23 an hour
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Lead Teacher, Montessori
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: $41.3K - $52.3K a year
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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.
Estimated: $40.8K - $51.7K a year
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0-3 Early Head Start Lead Teacher
North Star Child Development Center —Chicago, IL
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the…
$32 an hour
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Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (PFC)
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 $52,000 a year
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Child Care Provider - Western Springs
Bright Horizons Family Solutions —Western Springs, IL
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
$18.50 - $22.60 an hour
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English Language Arts Teacher 24-25 School-Year
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding…
Estimated: $59K - $74.7K a year
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Lead Teacher Early Childhood
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the…
Up to $51,000 a year
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Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
KIDDIE COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER —Chicago, IL
To be teacher qualified you must have 60 college credits with at least 30 of those hours being ECE/CD/EDU. Expected hours: 40 per week.
Up to $22 an hour
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School Age Teacher

El Hogar del Nino - The Home of the Child - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $15.50 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Writing skills
1 year
Communication skills

Full Job Description

School Age Worker

JOB TITLE: School Age Worker

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator & School Age Team Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Coordinator and School Age Team Lead, the Kitchen Aid / School Age Worker will be responsible for assisting other departments during the school year when school age activities are part-time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains program policies and procedures consistent with the agency’s mission, and which meet the requirements of funding sources and DCFS licensing standards.

2. Assists in providing an environment and a style conducive to promoting a quality program in a relaxed atmosphere in all component areas: education, health and nutrition, social services, parent involvement and administration.

3. Utilizes appropriate child development practices regarding guidance and discipline.

4. Assists in incorporating critical thinking and cooperative learning as part of the classroom everyday experiences in the school-age program.

5. Assists in following program schedule including snack time, homework time, cleanup, and other times set for activities.

6. Assists in performing record keeping and other functions as assigned and report regularly to School Age Team Lead.

7. Maintains high standard of health and safety keeping the health and welfare of all children in mind at all times.

8. Assists in the planning and implementation of a variety of diverse, culturally sensitive and enjoyable daily activities throughout school year, summer and during holidays and school vacations.

9. Participates in recruiting efforts for School Age Program.
10. Assists in recording attendance, ensuring that children are signed in and sign out on a daily basis, completes meal participation forms daily during meal time, and CACFP personnel activity reports daily.

11. Assists in collaborating with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations to develop on-going program implementation and in developing special events.

12. Assists the school-age worker with room arrangements and equipment. Must share in responsibility for cleaning up after classroom activities.

School Age Worker Assistant

13. During the school year, responsible for picking up program children from local schools and escorting them to El Hogar.

14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents.
15. Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and other meetings as necessary. Maintain knowledge current in field including attendance at seminars, workshops and in- house/outside training programs.

16. Assists in agency fundraising efforts/events.
17. Escorts dropped off children to their classrooms.
18. Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Requires 60 college hours with 6 in child development, elementary education, or related fields.

· 30 college hours with 6 hours in child development, elementary education or related fields and one(1) year of experience

AND

· Must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level consistent with entry into college.

Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

In addition, must demonstrate the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, has good judgment, creative, reliable, and dependable. In additions, exhibits sincere interest in helping children.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and the use of arms, hands, legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.

Upon offer of employment, applicants must complete all forms related to hiring, including

El Hogar’s application and employment status and 3 letters of recommendation. In addition, applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting and a Child

Abuse and Neglect Background Check which are required by DCFS. All qualified

School Age Worker Assistant applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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lead teacher jobs in Chicago, IL

School Age Teacher

Early Childhood Traveling Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Special Education

Science Teacher 24-25 School-Year

Lead Montessori Teacher

Special Education 24-25 School-Year

Lead Tutor

Lead Teacher

Birth-Three Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher - Infant, Toddler and Preschool

Lead Teacher, Montessori

Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (Nia)

0-3 Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (PFC)

Child Care Provider - Western Springs

English Language Arts Teacher 24-25 School-Year

Lead Teacher Early Childhood

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

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