The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $22 / HOUR
The Lead Pre Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing learning environment and developing age-appropriate lesson plans. They must manage classroom arrangements and communicate professionally with parents and staff to support child development.
Candidates must hold a CDA certification and at least an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan Referral Program Professional Development Assistance 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Signing bonus Vision insurance
The Goddard School located in Chicago (South Loop), IL 60616 is looking for motivated self-starters for multiple positions as a Daycare Teachers at our new preschool for ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our state of the art facility is expanding in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago downtown, just blocks away from CTA and Metra Electric.
A Lead Pre Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a teacher is responsible to work together with another teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
An Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field is preferred. Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification. Lead Pre Kindergarten Teacher Responsibilities:
#Singin Bonus
# Daycare # Preschool # Assistant Teacher # Childcare
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
Salary benchmark
$51,130 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,686–$52,000 based on 300 active listings in Illinois
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