Toddler Town Children's Learning Academy
Preschool Lead Teacher
Full Time • Evanston / Chicago
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Lead Preschool Teacher – $19–$22/hr – No Weekends – Childcare Discount
Toddler Town Children's Learning Academy
Quick Job Details
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Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
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Pay: $19–$25/hr (based on experience)
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
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Location: Toddler Town
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Start Date: Hiring Immediately
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Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Childcare Discount, Paid Training, Meals Provided
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Work Environment: Supportive team, collaborative culture, advancement opportunities
Join Our Team
Toddler Town is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher. If you love working with young children and creating a nurturing, engaging classroom, we want to hear from you. You will guide activities, support developmental milestones, and foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in preschoolers. We value energy, patience, creativity, and a genuine love for children.
Benefits & Work Environment
- Supportive team and collaborative culture
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options
- Child care discount for employees
- Paid professional development and training
- Meals provided during working hours
- PTO and paid holidays
- No weekends
- Advancement opportunities
About Our School
At Toddler Town, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children explore, learn, and grow. We emphasize strong relationships, individualized support, and developmentally appropriate learning. Our educators work closely with families to encourage social, emotional, and academic growth. If you are passionate about early childhood education, we invite you to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe and engaging classroom environment
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
- Support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
- Use play-based learning to encourage creativity
- Plan arts, music, storytelling, and outdoor activities
- Observe and document children’s progress
- Communicate with parents about milestones
- Collaborate with staff to enhance learning
- Maintain licensing and safety standards
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom
Qualifications
- Passion for early childhood education
- Experience as a preschool or daycare teacher preferred
- Knowledge of standards and requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Experience using the curriculum from Teaching Strategies in classroom instruction
- CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Patience, empathy, and creativity
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Don’t Meet Every Qualification?
We still encourage you to apply. We value dedication, reliability, and a genuine love for working with children.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Toddler Town is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and provide equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Compensation: $19.25 - $22.00 per hour
Enter the enchanting realm of early childhood education, where everyday moments become extraordinary milestones. As a teacher or assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated team that nurtures the growth, development, and well-being of young children. From creating safe and stimulating environments to providing meaningful experiences that foster their natural curiosity, you'll play a crucial role in helping them thrive. In this dynamic profession, you'll witness the wonders of early learning unfold before your eyes, as children build friendships, explore their surroundings, and develop the foundational skills they'll carry throughout their lives. It's a career that embraces the joy of discovery, celebrates individuality, and leaves a lasting impression on both you and the children you serve.
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Child Care Discount
Paid Training Hours
Meals Provided
Paid Planning Time
Flexible Scheduling OR Set Schedule
PTO, Paid Holidays, No Weekends
Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation