Support classroom instruction and daily routines for children ranging from infants to school-age. Maintain a safe, organized environment while collaborating with teaching teams to implement lesson plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements. Previous experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred along with the ability to adapt to different age groups.
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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 a dependable and flexible Full-Time Floater Teacher to support our school!
This role offers the opportunity to work across classrooms serving children from infants through school-age, ensuring continuity of care and learning.
Ideal for those exploring early childhood education or looking to grow into a long-term classroom role, this position provides valuable experience and the potential to transition into a lead teacher position.
As a Floater Teacher, you’ll step into classrooms as needed, support daily routines, and maintain a positive, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn.
What You’ll Do: Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age) Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
Assist with instructional activities, supervision, meal/snack times, and transitions Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom setting aligned with school expectations Collaborate with teaching teams and follow established lesson plans and schedules Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members Model professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in where needed
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements
Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred
Ability to adapt to different age groups, teaching styles, and classroom needs
Strong communication, reliability, and a warm, caring presence
Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy:
Experience working across all classroom ages
Supportive team culture rooted in collaboration and respect
Professional development, mentorship, and pathway to full-time employment
Meaningful work that directly supports each child’s development and daily success If you’re ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early childhood education, apply today and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America! 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.
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.
