JOB DETAILS

Lead Teacher 0-3 (Early Childhood)

CompanyMary Crane Center
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
About The Company
The Mary Crane Center promotes the comprehensive early development children aged six weeks to five years, through school-readiness programs, personal enrichment activities, and family support services at its four sites in the city of Chicago. The Center serves the children of low-income working parents, providing them with the essential components of a quality early childhood education: nurturing, qualified teachers; access and exposure to language tools; playtime that inspires child-to-child interaction; daily structured outdoor play; emphasis on healthy living; and a culturally rich and diverse classroom environment.
About the Role

Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Full Benefits + Leadership Role


We’re hiring Lead Teachers for our Head Start classrooms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a classroom, supporting a team, and creating a structured, engaging environment where children can thrive.


What You’ll Do as a Lead Teacher

  • Lead and manage a preschool classroom 
  • Plan and implement daily lessons using Creative Curriculum 
  • Support children’s development across all areas (social, emotional, cognitive) 
  • Build strong relationships with families through communication and conferences 
  • Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and classroom staff 

What You’ll Get

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Paid time off 
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities 
  • A collaborative team environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development 
  • Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential 
  • Strong classroom management and leadership skills 
  • Ability to manage documentation, assessments, and compliance 

Why This Role
This is a leadership role within the classroom. You’ll guide both children and staff, with support from leadership and a structured program model.


Apply today to lead a classroom where your work has real impact.


Mary Crane Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law. To request accommodations, please contact 773-242-2881 x2886.

Key Skills
Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingOrganizationTechnology UseBilingualBehavior GuidanceFamily EngagementClassroom ManagementAssessmentDocumentationSupervisionCollaboration
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Wellness Programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
As a Lead Teacher, you will create a nurturing classroom environment and implement developmentally appropriate lessons. You will also engage with families and supervise a collaborative teaching team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
76
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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