Top 426 Early childhood teacher Jobs in Chicago

Lead Teacher (0-3)
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
- $60,401 - $64,766 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- English
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Lead Teacher (0-3)
Chicago Commons —Chicago, IL
- $60,401 - $64,766 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead ECE PreK Teacher
ABC Toon Town Educational Center —Oak Park, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Head Start/PI Teacher - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $42,557 - $69,514 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Management
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Traveling Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $43,485 - $65,169 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Management
- Mileage reimbursement
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Lead Toddler Teacher (Bachelor's Degree Required)
Lincoln Park Preschool & Kindergarten —Chicago, IL
- From $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Lead Teachers
Kensington School —Chicago, IL
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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New School! Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Kensington School —Chicago, IL
- $24 an hour
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Preschool
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pre-K Lead Teacher (3 - 5 years old) - Little Ayos' Early Learning Center
Little Ayos' Early Learning Center —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Daycare Teacher (Birth - Preschool)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK —Chicago, IL
- $53,561 - $74,603 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Master's degree
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Pre-K Teacher
LEARN Charter School Network —Chicago, IL
- $52,000 - $69,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Long-Term Sub: Intermediate Classroom Teacher (Grades 3-5)
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- $313.38 a day
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Master Teacher
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $60,361.60 - $69,139.20 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Daycare Teacher
ABC TOON TOWN II EDUCATIONAL —Oak Park, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Lead Teacher 0-3
Christopher House —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Regular Teacher Kindergarten (PreK-3 REG Gen Ed)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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SY 26-27 Regular Teacher (Kindergarten)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $3,765 - $4,555 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Lead Teacher, Head Start
Children’s Place Association —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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2nd Grade Teacher (2026-27)
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Lead Teacher (0-3)

Chicago Commons -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,401 - $64,766 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Word processing
Early childhood education
Word embeddings
English
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Safe environment creation
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The lead teacher is responsible for developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education, and the ability to lead the classroom team.

Education & Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Experience & Training Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to read and write English proficiently.

Candidates must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system.

Essential Job Requirements & Duties

Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan
Leads classroom teams in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate
Introduces, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects
Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities
Trains staff and prepares performance evaluations with the assistance of the Site Director
Researches, implements, and evaluates curriculum methods and classroom management strategies
Responsible for preparing classroom materials in advance of children’s arrival and maintaining a clean classroom environment
Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program
Recommends maintenance and repairs as needed
Develops strong partnerships with the families
Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conference assessment reviews
Participates in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings
Leads the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations
Responsible for maintaining reports on children’s growth and development for all students in the classroom
Conducts weekly team meeting
Attends and participates in parent meetings and in-service training
Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and read English proficiently. The employee must regularly operate a word-processing system and therefore must be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.

Working Conditions:

(The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses, and mental demands.)

The salary range for this position is $60,401 to $64,766. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s demonstrated qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with organizational needs.

Pay: $60,401.00 - $64,766.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a bachelors in early childhood education or child development?

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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early childhood teacher jobs in chicago

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Lead ECE PreK Teacher

Early Head Start/PI Teacher - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Traveling Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus

Lead Toddler Teacher (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Early Childhood Lead Teachers

New School! Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Pre-K Lead Teacher (3 - 5 years old) - Little Ayos' Early Learning Center

Daycare Teacher (Birth - Preschool)

Pre-K Teacher

Long-Term Sub: Intermediate Classroom Teacher (Grades 3-5)

Master Teacher

Daycare Teacher

Early Childhood Lead Teacher 0-3

Regular Teacher Kindergarten (PreK-3 REG Gen Ed)

SY 26-27 Regular Teacher (Kindergarten)

Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education

Lead Teacher, Head Start

2nd Grade Teacher (2026-27)

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