At Children's Land, we are committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment where children can grow and learn. Our dedicated team works together with families to ensure the holistic development of every child. We believe in fostering a love for learning from a young age, setting the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity and growth.

Children’s Land – Multiple Locations

(Glenview, Wheeling, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills)

Children’s Land is seeking a dedicated and flexible Multi-Site Lead Teacher to support classrooms across our schools. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about early childhood development and confident working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten age groups.

The Multi-Site Lead Teacher will provide high-quality care and instruction, ensure classroom consistency, and step into various classrooms as needed to support operations. This position requires strong adaptability, leadership, and a deep understanding of development across all early childhood stages.

This is a full-time position with travel between locations as needed.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children from infancy through Pre-K

Adapt lesson plans and interactions to meet the individual needs and developmental levels of each classroom

Support and maintain structured daily routines including play, learning, meals, and rest

Ensure active supervision and safety of all children at all times

Monitor and document developmental progress and share observations with administration

Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic classroom environment

Collaborate with teaching teams to ensure consistency and smooth transitions between classrooms

Communicate effectively and professionally with families and staff

Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage, leadership, and support

Create and utilize engaging materials to support sensory, motor, and cognitive development

Participate in ongoing professional development and training

Follow all DCFS licensing standards and Children’s Land policies

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Minimum 2 years of experience working with young children (infant–Pre-K preferred)

Experience across multiple age groups is highly preferred

Mandated Reporter Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations

Strong understanding of child development across all early childhood stages

Ability to quickly adapt to different classrooms, routines, and teams

Strong classroom management and active supervision skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with children

Ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a dynamic environment

Strong observation and documentation skills

Opportunity to work with all age groups (Infant–Pre-K)

Build relationships across multiple schools and teams

Develop strong leadership and adaptability skills

Play a key role in maintaining program consistency and quality

• Health Insurance with Children's Land covering 25% of monthly premiums for full time employees

• Paid Leave: 40 hours of paid leave per 12-month period.

• Paid Vacation Days: 5 days per year after completing 1 year of employment, increasing by 2 days after 5 years

and by 3 days after 10 years.

• Holiday Pay: 7 annual national holidays observed and compensated.

• Compensation Review and Bonuses: annual assessments and pay increases following performance evaluations.