# 🚨 Hiring Now: Preschool Lead Teacher \| St. Charles, IL at Distro

> Onsite · United States · Staff · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/lever%3Adistro%3A7fb2a217-ef23-4d94-ba25-0b0290c8d7ee (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Distro](https://alderhq.app/companies/distro)
- Location text: St. Charles, Illinois
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: St. Charles, Illinois")
- Posted: 2026-11-02 (4 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.lever.co/distro/7fb2a217-ef23-4d94-ba25-0b0290c8d7ee

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $48k–$48k per year (from the listing's pay field)

## Description (the employer's text)

Lead Preschool Teacher - St. Charles, IL

Hi! Briana I came across your profile and thought you might be interested in a Preschool Lead Teacher opportunity with Montessori Kids Universe in St. Charles, IL.

This is a great opportunity for an early childhood education professional who is passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.

✨ Why Consider This Opportunity? ✅ $23.00 per hour ✅ Paid holidays ✅ Paid Time Off and Sick Time ✅ Professional development opportunities ✅ Montessori training and growth opportunities ✅ Supportive and collaborative school environment

The role involves leading daily classroom activities, implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, supporting children's social and educational development, maintaining compliance with Illinois DCFS regulations, and building strong relationships with families and fellow educators.

The ideal candidate meets at least one of the three Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualification options:

✔️ 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited university, including 6 semester hours directly related to child care/development, OR ✔️ 30 semester hours of college credit plus 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center, including 6 semester hours in child care/development, OR ✔️ A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a Gateways to Opportunity Level 3 or higher Credential.

Would you be interested in learning more about this opportunity? If so, please let me know your availability for a quick phone call this week.

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