Spring Education Group
Location
Champaign, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
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.
Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a CDA, an Associate's degree, or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center and authorization to work in the US are required.
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 required OR AAdegree 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.
Market context
Illinois childcare centers often look for lead toddler teachers who can balance classroom routines, family communication, and early learning standards. This role is competitive because employers typically prefer candidates with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, plus experience in a licensed childcare setting and strong organizational and customer service skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight toddler classroom experience and parent-facing communication.
Salary benchmark
$52,485 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,686–$52,000 based on 300 active listings in Illinois