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Director Qualifed Preschool Lead Teacher
Job Description - (140 character limit)
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Pearl Street Kids Academy is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Lead Teacher who is Director Qualified under Illinois DCFS licensing standards. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, supervising classroom staff, building positive relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with all Illinois DCFS regulations. This position plays a key leadership role in supporting children's growth, school readiness, and overall well-being. The Lead Teacher, who is Director Qualified, will assume the responsibilities of the Director or Assistant Director on any day in which one or both are absent, ensuring the continued smooth operation of the center and compliance with all DCFS requirements.
Pearl Street Kids Academy is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Lead Teacher who is Director Qualified under Illinois DCFS licensing standards. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, supervising classroom staff, building positive relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with all Illinois DCFS regulations. This position plays a key leadership role in supporting children's growth, school readiness, and overall well-being. The Lead Teacher, who is Director Qualified, will assume the responsibilities of the Director or Assistant Director on any day in which one or both are absent, ensuring the continued smooth operation of the center and compliance with all DCFS requirements.
Salary
16.99 - 999999
Job Status
Full-time
Experience
1-3 yrs experience
Required Education
High School or GED
Required Credentials
Preferred Qualifications & Certificates
21 years of age. Associates Degree in either Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development.
Benefits
Yes
If "Yes" please specify
Paid Time Off
Application Process
Review of Resume and then an inperson interview
Application deadline
10/16/2026
Organization Information
Name of Organization
Pearl Street Kids Academy
Address
2170 Pearl Street
City
Belvidere
State
IL
Zip
61008-5643
County
Boone County
Telephone - No symbols can be used (/-'&)
Website
Contact Information
Contact Person
Courtney Paulson
Email
courtneypaulsonwja@gmail.com
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