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Daycare/Preschool Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse·Schaumburg, Illinois

$14 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 hour ago
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About the role

Provide educational care and support for children in infant and preschool classrooms. Build meaningful relationships with families and co-workers while fostering a play-based learning environment.

Description Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family! We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day! Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Schaumburg, Illinois, where we are hiring for the following classrooms: Infants: Lead Floater

What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out… GROWTH!

About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within!

We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!

Stability!

We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.

FUN!

We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.

FAMILY!

All of our team members are part of our family-owned business.

We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.

What we offer… A fun, professional child care environment!

A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff): NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Discounted childcare tuition 401K Health, dental, vision and life insurance FREE continuing education training Referral bonuses Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!

Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!

Here’s what we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic.

Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long-term home.

Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.

Preferably, is able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.

Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.

Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.

Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer! #INDSchaumburg

Requirements

Candidates should have a positive work ethic, a passion for working with children, and strong communication skills. Previous experience in childcare or teaching is preferred, along with the ability to work full-time.

  • Teamwork
  • Teaching
  • Communication skills
  • Childcare
  • Organization skills
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Problem-solving ability

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Discounted childcare tuition
  • 401K
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Free continuing education training
  • Referral bonuses
  • Free lunches and snacks

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$14 - $20/hr
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool offers a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a...

Salary listed on 39 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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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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