Top 769 Preschool teacher Jobs in Mount Prospect 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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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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Early Childhood Teacher / Assistant Director/ Kitchen
Mother's Touch Learning Center —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental 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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Toddler Teacher - Family Owned School
Child First Academy North —Lincolnshire, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Early Childhood Teacher and Teacher Assistants
Kensington School —Glenview, IL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Preschool
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants
Kensington School —Park Ridge, IL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Twos and Preschool Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Schaumburg, IL —Schaumburg, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Teacher - Full-Time - 2026/27 School Year
Amergis Healthcare Staffing —Carol Stream, IL
- $1,575 a week
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher/Teacher's Assistant
Christie's Carousel of Learning Preschool & Day Care —Park Ridge, IL
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Paid time off
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Child Care Teacher - Arlington Heights
Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18.50 - $22.60 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Preschool Teacher
Ecole 360 CDC —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Caregiving
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher
Lutheran Life Communities —Arlington Heights, IL
- $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- $23.15 - $26.61 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Assistant Teacher - Childcare/Preschool
Ecole 360 CDC —Arlington Heights, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Classroom Teacher
The Center Resources For Teaching and Learning —Arlington Heights, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Lead Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3)
brightpoint.org —Palatine, IL
- $57,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Gardner School —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $18.70 - $23.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Preschool Teacher - St. Anne Catholic School - Barrington
St. Anne School —Barrington, IL
- $38,527 - $68,776 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Lead Preschool Teacher
GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT —Glenview, IL
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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 NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

A Bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 36 college/university credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

A CDA or 30 hours college plus 6 semester hours of ECE

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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