Top 668 Preschool teacher Jobs in Cook County Il

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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14d
Lead Head Start Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Hickory Hills, IL
- $42,557 - $69,514 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Inventory control
- Flexible schedule
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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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9d
Child Care Teacher
Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. —Maywood, IL
- $18.50 - $21.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Childcare
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health insurance
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Preschool Lead Teacher
Kensington School —La Grange, IL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Math
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher
Bright Start Learning Center —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Preschool
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
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 Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Kensington School —La Grange, IL
- $35,000 - $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pre- Kindergarten Teacher - Early Childhood Center- Grant Primary 2026-2027
Bellwood School District 88 —Stone Park, IL
- $47,000 - $61,750 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Preschool
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher
Hillside School District 93 —Hillside, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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6d
Teacher Assistant
Creative World Montessori School —La Grange, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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1d
Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher Pre-K-3 Grade
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Preschool Teacher
Oak Park River Forest Day Nursery —Oak Park, IL
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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Lead Preschool Supervisor/Teacher - Prieto Community Center
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $35.97 - $50.34 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Management
4d
1:3 Classroom Ratio for Preschool Teacher
Blossom Well —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Preschool
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Teacher (PreK-3)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
13d
Teacher
El Valor —Chicago, IL
- $25.58 - $29.45 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Preschool Teacher - St. Frances of Rome School - Cicero
St. Frances of Rome School —Cicero, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
- English
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Teacher
Creative Academy LLC —Countryside, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Paid training

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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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Lead Head Start Teacher - $4,000 Sign On Bonus

Lead ECE PreK Teacher

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Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Early Childhood Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Pre- Kindergarten Teacher - Early Childhood Center- Grant Primary 2026-2027

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

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Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher Pre-K-3 Grade

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Lead Preschool Supervisor/Teacher - Prieto Community Center

1:3 Classroom Ratio for Preschool Teacher

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