Top 275 Preschool teacher Jobs in Great Lakes Il

Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman (FT)
JCC Chicago —Lake Zurich, IL
- $18.36 - $28.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Education Specialist
A Child's Place Early Learning Center —Lindenhurst, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Grayslake —Grayslake, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Teacher, Early Childhood and Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Crystal Lake, IL —Crystal Lake, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Northbrook / Bernard Weinger (FT)
JCC Chicago —Northbrook, IL
- $18.36 - $28.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Early Head Start Teacher
START EARLY —Waukegan, IL
- $51,257 - $53,871 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Floater Teacher
START EARLY —Beach Park, IL
- $45,778 - $66,067 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Preschool Teacher
One Hope United —Waukegan, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Teacher
St Marks Day School —Barrington, IL
- $19 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
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Pre-K Teacher - LAKE
LEARN Charter School Network —Great Lakes, IL
- $44,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Children's Land —Libertyville, IL
- $21 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Preschool Substitute Little Scouts Teacher
Lake Forest School District —Lake Forest, IL
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
Preschool Teacher
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- $23.15 - $26.61 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Part-time Assistant Preschool Teacher (26/27 School Year)
Kinderhaven Preschool Academy —Lake Forest, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Full Day Preschool Lead Teacher
WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT —Wilmette, IL
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
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Little Scouts Pre-K Teacher
Lake Forest School District —Lake Forest, IL
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Teacher Infant Classroom
Advocate Aurora Health —Libertyville, IL
- $19.80 - $29.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule
Preschool Teacher - Prince of Peace School - Lake Villa
Prince of Peace School —Lake Villa, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School of Vernon Hills, IL —Vernon Hills, IL
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Floater Teacher, Early Head Start
START EARLY —Waukegan, IL
- $51,257 - $57,630 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman (FT)

JCC Chicago -
Lake Zurich, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.36 - $28.56 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Union benefits
Gym membership
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Please submit your transcript for review to determine qualification; applications without it will not be considered.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the JCC Chicago seeks a dynamic, dedicated Lead Teacher for the Infant Room (0-15 months) to join our amazing team at our Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman location, to start in June of 2026! Be part of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.

Classrooms are the first community. When we speak about community, we speak about places of sharing, learning, growing and connection. We are committed to excellence, providing strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms that allow our staff to be their most creative selves! With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest DCFS standards, we are looking for those who are enthusiastic about guiding each child to reach their full potential.

Learn more here: Early Childhood Careers at the JCC Chicago (https://jccchicago.org/early-childhood-careers/)

Job Summary:

The Lead Teacher is a critical member of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.

As a Reggio Emilia inspired Early Childhood program, we support the individual needs and abilities of each of our students through an emergent, play-based curriculum. We are looking for professional educators who are interested in growing with us! This position is scheduled to start in June 2026.

Key areas of responsibility:

Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
Lead your teaching team in implementing a program that includes elements of the JCC Chicago’s integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
Establish and maintain good communication and a strong sense of community with directors, staff, and parents.
Make families feel welcome by greeting them personally by name and be able to share specific information regarding their child.
Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, teaching site and the agency as a whole.
Actively participate a minimum of 15 hours in staff meetings, trainings, and on-going development opportunities.
Lead your teaching team in maintaining DCFS and Illinois state standards.

Additional responsibilities:

Can speak to the developmental skills being targeted in learning experiences following discussions with parents, teaching team, and in documentation, including weekly newsletters.
Maintains education in Early Childhood best practices through professional development, reading, and active communication with directors and social services team.
Responsible for the written and photo content of all newsletters, portfolios, and mass communications to classroom families.
Leads regular, and meaningful, communication with families, including, but not limited to, in-person conversations/meetings, virtual meetings, emails, Kaymbu communication, bi-yearly parent-teacher conversations, and portfolios.
Takes initiative in, and has a global awareness of, all aspects of the teaching position including classroom management, daily tasks, social-emotional needs of children, moving effectively through daily schedule, adjusting to the needs in the classroom.
Demonstrates awareness of classroom environment, and physically moving through the spaces.
Responsible for classroom set up and preparation of lesson plans.
Always maintains respect for children and team.
Follows and successfully implements guidelines set forth by the Social Services department when raising any concerns about a child’s development or behavior in a classroom setting.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties / Physical Duties:

Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
Must demonstrate physical stamina and agility including the ability to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
Demonstrated ability to move from sitting (on chair or floor) to standing position easily and quickly;
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to run and be actively engaged physically with children.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing, carrying children up to 40lbs and running quickly and effectively.
Must be able to supervise children by sight and sound.

Days/Hours:

Monday- Friday, 32.5 hours/ week; shift 11am-5:30pm

This position is scheduled to start in July 2026.

Job Category:
Union Professional

Salary Range:
$18.36 -$28.56

Education Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

The equivalency of an Associates degree in Early Childhood, defined by DCFS least 60 college/university credits with at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

A Bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 6 college/university credit hours in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

CDA or 30 hours college plus 6 semester hours of ECE and one year (1,560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center.

Other Requirements:

At least 19 years of age.
A love for children and a passion for helping them reach their full potential.
Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where children’s curiosity is encouraged and celebrated.
Infant Room certified.

Employee Benefits:

JCC Chicago offers an array of benefits to full time union staff, depending on number of hours worked, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Participation in a retirement plan with matching contributions
Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
Vacation time, sick time, and paid observance of secular and Jewish religious holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Part time staff may be eligible for some benefits such as sick time and vacation time, depending on number of hours worked.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

Free fitness membership at JCC Chicago community centers and aquatics facilities
Meaningful discounts on JCC Chicago programming, including day and overnight camp, Early Childhood, and event rentals
Professional development opportunities with the JUF/Jewish Federation
Tuition Assistance Program

JCC Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, marital status, apparent or non-apparent disability, veteran’s status, or unfavorable discharge from military service in accordance with state and federal laws.

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preschool teacher jobs in great lakes il

Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman (FT)

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Northbrook / Bernard Weinger (FT)

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