Lead Teacher for ECSE Classroom

3 days ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Early Education Program Full time
Job Title: Lead Teacher for ECSE Classroom

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team at the Early Education Program (EEP) in Springfield. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for our preschoolers with special needs.

Job Summary:

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times
  • Implementing a variety of developmentally appropriate play and activities that promote learning and development
  • Leading classroom activities, including transitions and circles, and supporting assistant teachers in doing the same
  • Engaging with children in positive ways and extending learning opportunities
  • Prioritizing strategies that demonstrate empathy, reduce or prevent challenging behavior, and promote self-regulation
  • Leading weekly team meetings to plan activities and review child data
  • Ensuring regular communication with families and providing updates on child progress
  • Working closely with the ECSE Service Coordinator, Supervisor, and EC CARES-related services staff to ensure continuous quality improvement
Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • One year of experience working with young children 2-5 years old
  • One year of experience working in a school setting preferred
  • One year of experience working with young children with disabilities preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in a child/education-related field required
  • Training/experience in implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) preferred
Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $18.72-$21.48 based on education and experience, as well as a range of benefits including:

  • Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Medical and dental insurance/stipend
  • Paid holidays
  • 4% retirement match
  • Regularly scheduled breaks throughout the year

If you are passionate about working with young children and have a commitment to providing high-quality education and care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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