Children of America

Lead Teacher (Early Childhood)

Children of America  •  $18.08 - $21/hr  •  Lindenhurst, IL (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Lead Teacher – $18.08–$21.00/hr | 50% Childcare Discount | Career Growth

Make a difference every day at Children of America!

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a Lead Teacher position where you can grow your career? Join Children of America (COA) and become part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences, build relationships with children and families, and make an impact during some of the most important years of a child's development.

⭐ Why Join Children of America?

  • $18.08–$21.00 per hour
  • 50% employee childcare discount
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Educational assistance & T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
  • Employee referral bonuses & recognition programs
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Life, accident & disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, sick time & holidays
  • Professional development and ongoing training
  • Opportunity to grow with a nationally accredited childcare organization

About Children of America

Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education organization with 65+ locations across 18 states.

We care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, including:

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • Pre-K
  • Before & After Care
  • Summer Camp

At COA, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We encourage our teachers to bring their whole selves to work, share their ideas, and continue developing professionally.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher / Preschool Teacher, you will:

  • Lead engaging, age-appropriate classroom activities and instruction
  • Implement daily lesson plans and COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum
  • Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment
  • Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  • Build positive relationships with children and their families
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents
  • Observe and document children's developmental progress
  • Complete child progress reports using classroom technology
  • Establish appropriate classroom routines, expectations, and procedures
  • Work closely with Assistant Teachers and other members of the teaching team
  • Provide children with patience, encouragement, empathy, and positive guidance
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
  • Participate in professional development and continued learning

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, or Childcare Teacher who enjoys creating a positive classroom experience for young children.

Requirements:

  • CDA or 60 semester hours of college credit, including applicable Early Childhood Education coursework
  • At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting
  • CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification
  • Ability to meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a teaching team
  • A positive, patient, and nurturing approach with children
  • Commitment to providing high-quality care and education

Grow Your Career With COA

At Children of America, being a teacher can be the beginning of a long-term career in early childhood education.

Whether you're an experienced Lead Teacher or an early childhood educator ready to take the next step, we provide opportunities to develop your skills, take on additional responsibilities, and advance within our organization.

Your classroom matters. Your work matters. And the children you teach matter.

Apply today and join the Children of America team!

Compensation

$18.08–$21.00 per hour

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and other applicable benefits.

Children of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.

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About Children of America

Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride...

Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential.

Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace.

We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees.

For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Delray Beach, FL
Year Founded
1998
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