20 Best Early Childhood Teacher jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Early Head Start/PI Teacher
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Bilingual skills may be required or preferred based on the needs of the programWithin 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first…
$40,373 - $64,251 a year
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Early Childhood Traveling Teacher
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state…
$40,930 - $60,235 a year
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Lead Teacher, Montessori 3-6 Primary
Prairieland Montessori —Chicago, IL
AMS or AMI Montessori certification. Your patient and loving nature will create a caring environment to allow the child to explore confidently and build self…
Estimated: $37.4K - $47.3K a year
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Early Head Start Teachers (Ages 0 to 3)
Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. —Maywood, IL
Our Early Head Start Teachers work with their classroom teams to implement a formal child screening process, a researched-based curriculum that addresses Early…
$33,000 - $38,000 a year
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Preschool Teacher
Meaningful Milestones Daycare —Chicago, IL
Be COVID Vaccinated or Undergo COVID-19 Testing: all licensed day care center workers must have 1) at a minimum, the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine…
$15 - $19 an hour
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Early Childhood Teacher
Precious Little One's Learning Center, Inc. —Chicago, IL
*Early Childhood Teacher Assistant: 19 Years Old And High School Diploma and 1550 Clock Hours Of Experience*. *Competitive Starting Pay: $16.00-$25.00 per hour*…
$16 - $25 an hour
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Pre-K Teacher - Full Time
Oak Park Friends School —Oak Park, IL
Enjoys planning and bringing their own interests to the classroom. Qualifications: Bachelor's Desgree in ECE preferred (minimum associates with extensive…
$18 - $22 an hour
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Early Childhood Daycare Teacher
A Mother's Touch Learning Academy —Des Plaines, IL
_Prior experience with children may look like work as a preschool teacher, teacher assistant, childcare worker, daycare employee, public school or private…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Head Start Teacher at Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center
PLCCA, Inc. —Maywood, IL
License/Certification: *Illinois PEL license (Preferred). Our Head Start Teachers take the lead in working with their classroom teams to implement a formal…
$45,000 - $52,000 a year
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Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School —Chicago, IL
Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills. Lead Preschool and Junior Kindergarten Teachers are preferred to poses a…
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Lead Teacher/Director
L&L Academy & Preschool —Chicago, IL
Sixty semester or 90 quarter hours of credit from an accredited college or. Either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential or 3 semester…
$47,000 - $50,000 a year
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Early Childhood Teacher
ELMHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING —Elmhurst, IL
Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center. The ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships. Effective and efficient time management.
$55,000 a year
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Technical Assistance and Training Specialist - Parents as Teachers
Start Early —Chicago, IL
Must possess a valid driver's license and have ongoing access to an insured vehicle. Serve as a subject matter expert in development of and facilitate…
$77,400 - $85,000 a year
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Teachers at Westbrook KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Westchester, IL
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
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Pre-School Teacher
Community Education Network —Chicago, IL
It Takes a Village Family of Schools is a pipeline educational system that currently consists of early childhood centers, an independent K-8th grade social…
Estimated: $43.9K - $55.6K a year
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Birth to 3 Teacher
Community Education Network —Chicago, IL
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences to promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. 3% 401(k) company match.
Estimated: $46.5K - $58.9K a year
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Lead Toddler Teacher
Guidepost Montessori —Chicago, IL
Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and…
Estimated: $37.9K - $48K a year
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Early Years Teacher
Guidepost Montessori —Hinsdale, IL
Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and…
Estimated: $36.3K - $45.9K a year
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Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School of Chicago (Roscoe Village), IL —Chicago, IL
Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Has successfully completed state-required pre-service…
$20 - $23 an hour
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INSTRUCTOR Bilingual a plus
Sinai Chicago —Chicago, IL
Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field required, unless actively enrolled in Bachelor's degree program.
Estimated: $53.2K - $67.4K a year
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Early Head Start/PI Teacher

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $40,373 - $64,251 a year

Qualifications

Bilingual
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Classroom experience
Associate's degree
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Description: EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.

Easterseals Early Learning Center- Gilchrist Marchman in Chicago provides inclusive early childhood and education services for children between the ages of six weeks to five years of age. The Center is a part of Easterseals broader programming in Head Start/Early Head Start. Easterseals Head Start/Early Head Start provides high-quality, family-centered education for children from birth to five years old. We collaborate with 40+ early childhood programs located in the city of Chicago and suburban Cook County to promote school readiness in young children of all abilities from families with incomes below poverty guidelines. In addition to the Gilchrist Marchman location, Easterseals also directly operates an Early Learning Center in Hickory Hills.

For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.

The primary responsibility of the Teacher is to provide early care and education to children in the classroom ages 0-3 years; serve as teacher and facilitator in the classroom teaching team; create an environment that is engaging and stimulating; recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society.

This position is located at the Easterseals Gilchrist Marchman Child Development Center at 1312 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Implement the Early Head Start/ Prevention Initiative programs.
Serve as a leader for the classroom team and provide guidance. Promote an atmosphere of teamwork where staff, parents and children interact positively with each other.
Ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice within the classroom, including utilizing materials and studies from the Creative Curriculum.
Facilitate with the classroom teaching team the creation of an inclusive environment where children can learn, including supporting children with delays and disabilities.
Utilize the Creative Curriculum, data from child outcomes, screenings, and IFSPs to guide lesson planning for the group or individual children.
Ensure that all children within the classroom have sufficient, high-quality observations, and maintain up-to-date documentation in COPA, ChildPlus, Teaching Strategies GOLD, child education files, and child portfolios.
Provide a safe environment for children at all times by implementing active supervision practices.
Complete screenings and ongoing assessments to demonstrate outcomes for children.
Communicate with parents/families and report child progress through scheduled parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
Initiate referrals for children who might benefit from further evaluation, including documenting observations and interventions attempted in the classroom.
Participate in Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings and carry through with strategies in the classroom.
Work closely with consultants, site staff, and other Easterseals personnel.
Support social-emotional development through the use of the pyramid model.
Maintain care of classroom equipment and supplies, control inventory, and report all repairs needed.
Participate in all required and recommended trainings and meetings.
Support agency’s School Readiness goals.
Train and participate in evaluations for the classroom team.
Complete an ongoing professional development plan, including Coaching to Fidelity.
Complete professional development both on and off-site.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Certification:

AA degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with Infant/Toddler Credential Level 4.
Preferred Qualifications: BA degree in ECE with Infant/Toddler Credential Level 5.

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of child development.

Essential Job Functions:

Normal visual acuity (corrected)
Normal hearing (corrected)
Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Early/Head Start Prevention Initiative Program.
Experience with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Skills/Abilities:

Team player with strong people skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
Excellent organization and supervisory skills.
Ability to problem solve and manage multiple projects.
Proficient in MS Office.
Bilingual skills may be required or preferred based on the needs of the programWithin 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Acceptable tuberculosis screening results, a clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry checks) and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

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Early Childhood Teacher jobs in Chicago, IL

Early Head Start/PI Teacher

Early Childhood Traveling Teacher

Lead Teacher, Montessori 3-6 Primary

Early Head Start Teachers (Ages 0 to 3)

Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Pre-K Teacher - Full Time

Early Childhood Daycare Teacher

Head Start Teacher at Debra Ann Porter Childcare Center

Preschool Teacher

Lead Teacher/Director

Early Childhood Teacher

Technical Assistance and Training Specialist - Parents as Teachers

Teachers at Westbrook KinderCare

Pre-School Teacher

Birth to 3 Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INSTRUCTOR Bilingual a plus

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