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Lead Teacher
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Casa Central
in Chicago, IL.
Base Pay Range $65,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Position Summary Casa Central’s Early Learning Academy provides high‑quality, comprehensive early childhood education services for children ages birth to five and their families. The Lead Teacher delivers effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3‑5, ensuring a developmentally appropriate learning experience and a supportive, positive classroom climate in line with Head Start, COA, federal, state, and local standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead Classroom Team
– Provide guidance to children, families, teaching team, volunteers, and visitors; promote teamwork; and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
Implement Developmentally Appropriate Practices
– Use Creative Curriculum materials, create inclusive lesson plans, and maintain up‑to‑date documentation in databases such as Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Facilitate Data‑Driven Instruction
– Report on classroom activities and children’s outcomes to families; use data to design new lessons and support individual IEP goals.
Provide safe supervision and implement screenings, assessments, and reporting of outcomes.
Communicate with parents/families via conferences and home visits; initiate referrals for further evaluation when needed.
Participate in IEP meetings, collaborate with consultants and other Casa Central personnel, and support social‑emotional development through positive management approaches.
Maintain classroom equipment, supplies, and inventory; report needed repairs.
Participate in required trainings (Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CLASS) and meetings; support agency’s School Readiness goals.
Prepare reports on classroom activities, including attendance records; complete ongoing professional development plans; and engage in coaching with the Education Coordinator.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
General Requirements Sensitivity to cultural diversity; must pass pre‑employment screening including medical, lift, drug and alcohol, and aptitude testing.
Education / Experience Lead Teacher 1: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field with a Gateways Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential. Lead Teacher 2: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field with a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Endorsement.
Language Skills Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Computer Literacy & Knowledge Skills Must be computer literate; proficient with Microsoft applications and web‑based management information systems.
Mathematical Skills Basic mathematical skills required.
Operating Environment and Working Relationships Work within an interdisciplinary team, establish relationships with families from diverse backgrounds; knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards preferred.
Decision Making Authority Exercises discretion and sound judgment in executing tasks.
People Management Uses reflective practices and leadership to guide and support staff in the classroom.
Remote Work / Technology Not eligible for remote work; personal mobile phone not required.
Physical Demands Regularly sits, talks, listens, and uses hands; lifts and carries up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment Moderate noise level, moderate work environment.
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Lead Teacher
role at
Casa Central
in Chicago, IL.
Base Pay Range $65,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Position Summary Casa Central’s Early Learning Academy provides high‑quality, comprehensive early childhood education services for children ages birth to five and their families. The Lead Teacher delivers effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3‑5, ensuring a developmentally appropriate learning experience and a supportive, positive classroom climate in line with Head Start, COA, federal, state, and local standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead Classroom Team
– Provide guidance to children, families, teaching team, volunteers, and visitors; promote teamwork; and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
Implement Developmentally Appropriate Practices
– Use Creative Curriculum materials, create inclusive lesson plans, and maintain up‑to‑date documentation in databases such as Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Facilitate Data‑Driven Instruction
– Report on classroom activities and children’s outcomes to families; use data to design new lessons and support individual IEP goals.
Provide safe supervision and implement screenings, assessments, and reporting of outcomes.
Communicate with parents/families via conferences and home visits; initiate referrals for further evaluation when needed.
Participate in IEP meetings, collaborate with consultants and other Casa Central personnel, and support social‑emotional development through positive management approaches.
Maintain classroom equipment, supplies, and inventory; report needed repairs.
Participate in required trainings (Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CLASS) and meetings; support agency’s School Readiness goals.
Prepare reports on classroom activities, including attendance records; complete ongoing professional development plans; and engage in coaching with the Education Coordinator.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
General Requirements Sensitivity to cultural diversity; must pass pre‑employment screening including medical, lift, drug and alcohol, and aptitude testing.
Education / Experience Lead Teacher 1: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field with a Gateways Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential. Lead Teacher 2: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field with a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Endorsement.
Language Skills Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Computer Literacy & Knowledge Skills Must be computer literate; proficient with Microsoft applications and web‑based management information systems.
Mathematical Skills Basic mathematical skills required.
Operating Environment and Working Relationships Work within an interdisciplinary team, establish relationships with families from diverse backgrounds; knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards preferred.
Decision Making Authority Exercises discretion and sound judgment in executing tasks.
People Management Uses reflective practices and leadership to guide and support staff in the classroom.
Remote Work / Technology Not eligible for remote work; personal mobile phone not required.
Physical Demands Regularly sits, talks, listens, and uses hands; lifts and carries up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment Moderate noise level, moderate work environment.
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