PreKindergarten Co-Lead Teacher

Oak Leaf Academy, a premier preschool in Oak Park, is looking for a full-time lead teacher for the Pre-Kindergarten classroom . Associates degree in Early Childhood Education is required, bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field is preferred.

CANDIDATES:

• Must be warm, fun and energetic individuals who will provide a safe, happy and learning environment.
• Must have at least two years’ experience working with Pre-Kindergarten age children.
• Are able to provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum promoting creativity, individuality, and independence of all children.
• Will provide a safe, nurturing, family centered environment in which children can thrive and grow both physically and intellectually.
• Will need to provide developmentally appropriate activities enhancing the skills needed for successful learning in a fun and exciting way.
• Will focus on social and emotional health, progression in cognitive development and strengthening fine and gross motor skills.
• Will promote healthy bodies as well as healthy minds with daily exercise and positive relationships.
• Will include daily fine arts activities including music, art and language enhancement.
• Will have healthy open relationships between the families, children and the staff.
• Will provide annual written developmental assessments, annual parent-teacher conferences and ongoing student portfolios documenting the children’s progression and fun while learning.
• Have at least 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, specifically covering children from birth to age six in the course description.

Salary and benefits provided. Background check and references required.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)