The Compass School – South Naperville Hiring for Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education / Preschool Job at Naperville, IL Full Time

The Compass School is an academically-focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We have locations in Illinois, Ohio and Virginia. The Compass School has an exciting opportunity for Lead Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. An ideal candidate has a love for the early childhood profession and a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around them.

Perks for our employees: Competitive Wages Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as well as a Health Savings Account 401k match Discounted tuition PTO and 8 paid holidays annually Ongoing training and support We strongly believe in promoting from within, rewarding our amazing staff with opportunities to grow within our company.

Our Culture is Best in Class! At The Compass School, you will be part of a caring, fun, dynamic group of professionals that thrive on providing exceptional educational experiences. You will work in an environment that values your contributions and provides you with the resources you need to apply high- quality, developmentally appropriate programs. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. This is your chance to be a part of a creative, diverse, and welcoming preschool environment with a strong reputation in the local community!

Essential Job Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment in which children can learn and grow. Introduce and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children. Plan and execute age-appropriate weekly lesson plans. Engage and communicate with individual children during the activities and routines. Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and development goals. Follow all safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of the entire group whether working with a small group or individuals. Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to parents/guardians and coworkers. Offer and share ideas and materials with coworkers. Participate actively with your peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning. Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience

Requirements: BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred Possess a valid driver’s license Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Desired Skills and Experience: One year of professional experience Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality. Excellent communication skills, including personal face-to-face communications with parents, staff, and children. Strong organizational skills. Computer literacy required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of general administrative tasks Problem solving skills Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently Ability to multitask Regular and reliable attendance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location