Part-time Early Childhood Preschool Teacher
Description, Responsibilities, and Duties
Winnetka Public School Nursery (WPSN) is seeking an experienced early childhood educator who can passionately support children’s play, inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking for a part-time co-teaching position. WPSN is a small non-profit preschool in Winnetka, IL. We are a joyful, collaborative community of dedicated teachers and families committed to a progressive, Reggio-inspired approach to teaching and learning.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor classroom environments
- Plan and implement a co-constructed curriculum that reflects the interests of the children and that fosters inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful relationships
- Document the children’s experiences to make visible their growth and development, their ideas, and their work
- Embrace the role of teacher as a researcher and partner in learning
- Communicate effectively and thoughtfully with families and colleagues
- Participate in professional development meetings, workshops, and conferences
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with Reggio-inspired practices preferred
- Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment committed to creative thinking, professional growth, and reflective practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion, curiosity, commitment, and a joyful approach to teaching and learning
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- Weekly professional development meetings and other professional development opportunities
- Paid sick and personal days, 403(b) plan
Application Procedures
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume
Start Date:
August 2026
Program Description
WPSN fosters an intentional and reflective environment that engages children, educators, and families in a dynamic process of learning together. We believe that all children are competent and full of potential, and that play and inquiry are the means by which children make sense of the world and their place in it. Our co-constructed curriculum respects children’s ideas, questions, and capabilities, and nurtures their creativity, imagination, and love of learning.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
