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Lead Qualified Toddler Teacher

Spring Education Group

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#Child Development#Early Childhood Education#Pedagogy#Montessori#Language Immersion#Classroom Routine#CDA#Licensed Childcare#Toddler Care
#Links to Learning
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$21 - $23 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

Lisle, Illinois

Salary

$21 - $23 / HOUR

Quick overview

Design and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth for toddlers. Foster a secure classroom routine and build positive partnerships with families through ongoing communication.

Requirements summary

Must be at least 19 years old with a CDA, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or 60 semester hours including child development credits. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center and authorization to work in the US are required.

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Job description

  • Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs.
  • Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
  • Chesterbrook Academy is seeking an energetic and nurturing Lead Qualified Toddler Teacher to join our growing early childhood education team!
  • Our toddler program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support every child’s development through discovery and play.
  • As a Toddler Teacher, you’ll create a safe and engaging classroom where children can explore the world around them while building independence and essential early learning skills.
  • What You’ll Do Design and implement interactive, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
  • Foster a warm and consistent classroom routine that helps toddlers feel secure and confident.
  • Build positive partnerships with families through open, ongoing communication.
  • Work collaboratively with co-teachers and school leaders to ensure an exceptional learning experience.

Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements. CDA OR at least 60 semester hours with 6 credits in Child Development, Child Care requiredOR AA OR Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education required Prior experience in a licensed childcare center. A passion for early learning, creativity, and helping children discover new skills each day. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy: Competitive pay and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Supportive team culture built on collaboration and respect. A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to bring joy, energy, and inspiration to the toddler classroom— and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Benefits Package
  • Leadership Development

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Spring Education Group

Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. We believe that students can achieve more than they imagine. Each Spring school offers a carefully designed program led by expert educators who cultivate...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQCampbell, California

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Market context

Illinois classroom teacher demand remains steady

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.

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