Location
River Forest
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 04, 2026
Job Description
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Lead Teacher. This position reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center and is located in River Forest, IL.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and emotional development of the children in the Early Childhood Education Center through a nurturing, Christ-centered, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Provides for the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- Collaborates and plans with co-teacher or assistant teacher in the implementation of the curriculum
- Prepares, cares for, and organizes the environment, including opening the classroom and making it ready for parents and children
- Maintains responsibility for the health and safety of the children
- Superv...