Lead Teacher

Glenbrook Kids Child Care & Learning Center is seeking a passionate, energetic, creative, and experienced Early Childhood Lead Teacher who genuinely loves teaching and engaging with young children. We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm into the classroom, enjoys singing, storytelling, interactive learning, and helping children develop through meaningful educational experiences. Our ideal candidate is not simply someone who supervises children, but someone who truly enjoys teaching them! What You'll Do * Lead engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children. * Sing songs, read stories, encourage conversations, and make learning fun and interactive. * Promote language development, communication, social skills, and early learning. * Create positive, meaningful interactions with children throughout the morning. * Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles, abilities, and developmental needs. * Model effective teaching techniques and guide classroom staff on educational engagement, positive behavior guidance, and developmentally appropriate classroom management. * Support teachers in creating a nurturing, structured, and stimulating learning environment. * Encourage children's curiosity, confidence, independence, and love of learning. What We're Looking For * **A genuine passion for early childhood education and teaching young children.** * Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children. * Strong communication skills and fluency in English. * Bilingual abilities are a plus! * Experience working with children with special needs, developmental delays, or behavioral challenges is a strong plus. * Knowledge of child development, positive behavior guidance, and age-appropriate teaching strategies. * A warm, patient, enthusiastic, and engaging personality. * Ability to mentor and support other teachers through hands-on demonstration and guidance. * Early Childhood Education credentials, coursework, or relevant teaching experience preferred. Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * teaching 1-5 yr olds: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * English (Required) Work Location: In person