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Lead Pre-K Teacher

Spring Education Group

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#Child Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Pedagogy#Pre-K#Montessori#Language Immersion#CDA#Childcare Center
#Links to Learning
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$20 - $21 / HOURPosted 21 hours ago

Location

Champaign, Illinois

Salary

$20 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

Create an engaging classroom environment and design hands-on lessons to prepare Pre-K students for kindergarten. Foster strong relationships with families while supporting each child's social, emotional, and academic growth.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a CDA or a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center and authorization to work in the US are required.

associate degreeprofessional certificateCollaborationFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationStudent Assessment

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 enthusiastic Pre-K Teacher to join our growing preschool community!
  • Our goal is to inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.
  • As a Pre-K Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to: Create an engaging classroom where children can explore, question, and discover.
  • Design hands-on lessons that prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
  • Foster strong relationships with families through communication and collaboration.
  • Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements Must have CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development Prior experience in a licensed childcare center. A passion for early childhood education and helping children learn and grow Ability to work collaboratively with a team and build a positive classroom environment Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities Supportive, collaborative culture focused on excellence in early education Medical, dental, and vision insurance and much more! If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of young children, 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

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Growth Opportunities

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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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