Spring Education Group·Lisle, Illinois
The Lead Infant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe classroom environment while supporting the individual developmental needs of infants. They will also build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and collaborate with the teaching team to maintain high standards of care.
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 loving and attentive Lead Infant Teacher to join our team.
Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where the youngest learners can explore, grow, and reach important developmental milestones — all while feeling secure and supported.
As an Lead Infant Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to: Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
Collaborate with your teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold our school’s commitment to excellence.
Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements. CDA or 60 credits with at least 6 credits in ECE or degree in Early Childhood Education required. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center preferred. A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy Competitive pay and benefits. Professional growth and training opportunities. Supportive, team-focused work environment. A chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s earliest years of learning. If you’re ready to create a loving, enriching environment where infants can thrive — and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a signing bonus totaling $1,500 paid in installments as follows: $1,000 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 6 months of employment. All bonus payments are subject to standard tax withholdings. 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.
Candidates must be at least 19 years old and hold a CDA, 60 college credits with at least 6 in ECE, or a degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center is preferred, along with a nurturing personality and the ability to meet physical job demands.
Market context
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.