Preschool Lead Teacher

Distro
St. Charles, IL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Early childhood education professionals with classroom management experience and Illinois DCFS qualifications will find this full-time, development-focused role in St. Charles, Illinois, ideal for advancing their careers in a supportive team setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications and a background in ECE coursework are ideal for this role.
    — “Meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications”
  • Individuals with 1+ years of preschool or childcare experience and a passion for early education are well-suited for this position.
    — “1+ years of preschool or childcare experience”
  • Professionals with strong communication and classroom management skills will thrive in this nurturing and collaborative environment.
    — “Strong communication and classroom management skills”

Things to consider

  • This role requires adherence to Illinois DCFS regulations and center policies, which may involve specific compliance training or documentation.
    — “Follow Illinois DCFS regulations and center policies”
  • Candidates must meet health and TB clearance requirements, which may involve additional screening processes.
    — “Ability to provide health and TB clearances”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
    — “Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans”
  • Highlight your ability to monitor and communicate children’s progress, showing your commitment to family engagement.
    — “Monitor and communicate children’s progress with families”
  • Demonstrate your collaborative skills by showcasing past work with school leadership and fellow teachers.
    — “Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • positive classroom environment
  • child progress monitoring
  • parent relationships
Typical background
early childhood educationchildcare

Skills & requirements

Required

Early Childhood EducationLesson PlanningChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationClassroom ManagementDCFS Regulations

Preferred

Montessori ExperienceCDA CredentialBilingual Abilities

Stack & domain

Classroom ManagementLesson PlanningChild DevelopmentCommunicationTeamworkDCFS RegulationsCenter PoliciesProfessional DevelopmentTrainingStaff MeetingsMontessori ExperienceCDA CredentialBilingual AbilitiesPassionNurturingInclusivePositiveCleanlinessOrganizationSafetyParental RelationshipsEmpathyProfessionalismCommitmentEarly Childhood EducationPreschoolChildcareAcademic GrowthSocial GrowthEmotional GrowthPhysical GrowthClassroom EnvironmentParental CommunicationMontessoriBilingual

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Preschool Lead Teacher — St. Charles, IL | $19–$23/hr | Full-Time

  • Position: Preschool Lead Teacher (full-time, direct-hire) in St. Charles, Illinois; pay range $19–$23/hr.
  • Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate, dedicated Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children’s academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead daily classroom activities and learning experiences
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
  • Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  • Monitor and communicate children’s progress with families
  • Maintain a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
  • Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety
  • Build strong relationships with parents and guardians
  • Follow Illinois DCFS regulations and center policies
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership
  • Participate in training, professional development, and staff meetings
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications
  • Minimum 60 college credit hours, including at least 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits
  • Ability to pass background screening requirements
  • Ability to provide health and TB clearances
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • Passion for early childhood education
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of preschool or childcare experience
  • Montessori experience or certification
  • CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential
  • Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Bilingual abilities are a plus
  • What We Offer:
  • $19–$23/hr
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Supportive team environment
  • Professional development and training
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Additional Posting Notes (Distro Posting Description):
  • Preschool Lead Teacher - St. Charles, IL - $19-$23/hr
  • We are hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher for a full-time direct-hire opportunity in St. Charles, IL.
  • This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for young children. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for managing classroom activities, developing lesson plans, supporting children’s development, and building positive relationships with families.
  • Requirements (restated):
  • Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualified
  • 60+ college credit hours, including ECE coursework
  • Preschool, childcare, or early childhood education experience
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • To Apply: Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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