Preschool Lead Teacher

Toddler Town Children's Learning Academy

Preschool Lead Teacher

Evanston, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Position: Lead Preschool Teacher

    Pay: $19–$25/hr (based on experience)

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time

    Location: Toddler Town

    Start Date: Hiring Immediately

    Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Childcare Discount, Paid Training, Meals Provided

    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.