Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance

Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced full time Lead Teacher to join our Junior Preschool Program for 2s & 3s.

Our Lead Teacher is responsible for creating their own curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering open communication with parents, consistently about progress, schedules, and individual achievement. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the Junior Preschool Program. You’ll help provide a structured classroom environment with clear expectations, play-based curriculum and a social-emotional focus.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
401K
Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays
Two Professional Development/Institute Days
Paid Sick, Personal Leave and Vacation
Full Time Position
$51,000 - $56,000 per year Salary dependent on experience and level of education.

Scheduled Work Hours:

7:45-4:45 with an hour long lunch break.
After a 90 day probationary period and once your classroom team is set, your classroom hours will be 7:45-3:30 depending on when your assigned classroom opens for the day.
Once a week, you will have an hour from 2:00-3:00 for "office hours"/scheduled parent calls
Once a week, you will have a 30-minute meeting with other leads, administration, or your age group team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play based and structured environment
Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning
Assess and report using curricular checklists, anecdotal notes and narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicates the child’s progress
Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children
Supervise, mentor and instruct Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students
Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings and cross age group team meetings

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area
Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 2s & 3s
Experience creating own curriculum / lesson plans
Must be a team player and eager to work with others
Excellent organization skills
Positive and proactive communication skills
Two or more years of professional experience in a junior preschool or preschool classroom
Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements

Work Location:

One location
Lincoln Park
Position Hiring Immediately

Compensation: $51,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

A UNITED FRONT

OUR TEAM OF EDUCATORS PROVIDES THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR YOUR CHILD.

Our Sonnets team of location directors work together to build the best curriculum, set the best policies, and provide the best programs for our families and teachers.

The combined experience and unique backgrounds of directors and teachers reflect in our commitment to building an early learning community, creating a foundation upon which your child's confidence and learning can flourish. Sonnets directors & teachers are not only trustworthy and accountable, they truly take pride and ownership in providing the best for each and every child that shows in our students' excitement about learning.

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