Preschool Teacher Jobs in Illinois

1-15 of 94 Jobs

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education,preferred Certification for Early Childhood Education (ChildDevelopment Associate, CDA) as required by state/ client or contract...

Assistant Childcare Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a candidate who possesses a profound understanding of effective teaching methodologies with a specialization in preschool education. Location: 1750 N....

Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

  • Morton, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 2 days ago

It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education....

Preschool Teacher

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 3 days ago

Preferred: Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field....

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a high quality, inclusive learning environment for prekindergarten students as defined by ISBE Preschool for All monitoring guidelines and accountability systems....

Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) has been proudly serving Chicagoland for 118 years, providing high-quality early childhood education and enriching camp programs to children of all religions...

Early Learning Teacher & Staff Hiring Event

  • Matteson, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Matteson, IL
  • 5 days ago

Open Job Opportunities include: PEL Teacher (Type 04) Early Childhood Education Teacher Teacher Assistant Data Entry Specialist Substitute PEL Teacher Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Family Engagement...

Assistant Teacher -Head Start

  • Broadview, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Broadview, IL
  • 6 days ago

*Experience working with special needs children *Must be at least 19 years old, hold at minimum a high school diploma plus Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) *College credit in early childhood...

Pre-K Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education,preferred Certification for Early Childhood Education (ChildDevelopment Associate, CDA) as required by state/ client or contract...

Lead Teacher - PRESCHOOL/PRE-KINDEGARTEN - Full Time

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

Bilingual Early Childhood Teacher

  • Wheaton, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Early Childhood Education/ Preschool Teacher Date Posted: 9/5/2025 Location: Pioneer Preschool School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open Until Filled District:   West Chicago...

SPED Teacher Early Childhood (PreK)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

ABOUT CPS\: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where its needed most. Be a part of the change. Our...

Assistant Toddler Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

childhood education?...

Lead Toddler Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

childhood education?...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

childhood education?...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Illinois
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%