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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lindenhurst, IL |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $18.08–$21 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.childrenofamerica.com/ |
About Company
Overview
At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future. Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family. Established in 1997, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs. Our “exclusive curriculum” is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other. Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.Benefits
Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:*Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location.
Mission Statement
Children of America's commitment is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through elementary school. Our emphasis is to provide a stimulating and educational experience that promotes every child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver educational programs that foster self-esteem, encourage curiosity and inspire children’s desire to be life-long learners.People
We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.Products
6wks to 9 mths & 9 to 16 mths (2 levels).
16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).
21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).
School Age 5 to 6
School Age 5 to 10
School Age 5 to 12.
Camp WOW" School Age 5 to 12.
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