Mighty Minds Academy is a brand new Daycare Center that will serve children from 6 weeks- 5 years old. We are in search of lead teachers for All Rooms. This role will require the teacher to lesson plan weekly, create art projects, experiments, and other creative curriculum to match a certain monthly theme. This role should have at least 1 year of experience in a childcare setting as well as an Associates Degree, equivalent credit hours in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA. The lead teacher will work cooperatively with an assistant teacher to provide top quality care and education to their classroom of students. They will lead each student to meet each content area with the goal of improving fine motor skills, gross motor skills, math and science, art, language and literacy, cognitive, dramatic play, social and emotional, and independent skills.
Qualifications Include:
- 1 year experience in childcare setting
- Associate degree (60 college credits) in Early Childhood Education or 30 College credits with 1560 daycare hours worked
- CPR and first aide certificate
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Updated DCFS courses in Mandated Reporter, Shaken Baby, and SIDS
- Member of Gateways of Illinois
- Updated medical physical with proof of TB test
Job Type: Full-time
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License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person