Preschool Teacher Jobs in Illinois

1-15 of 87 Jobs

Preschool Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 11 hours ago

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

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Pre-K Teacher

  • Chesterbrook Academy
  • Champaign, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 13 hours ago

CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center....

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Lead Infant Childcare Teacher

  • Kids & Company
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Join us at Kids & Company and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education....

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Early Childhood Teacher (.5 FTE)

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ PreK/EC Teacher Date Posted: 11/10/2025 Location: William L Thompson School Date Available: 01/12/2026 District:   Lake Villa School District #41...

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Child Development Teacher

  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Evanston, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 4 days ago

Equivalency: Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent 30 hours in Child Development, including Infant/Toddler coursework PEL with Early Childhood (Birth - 3 years old)...

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Preschool/Toddler Teacher Assistant

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Aurora, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 6 days ago

Join a Leader : With 325+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!...

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Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3 or 3-5)

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

a college program in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field with at least 30 credit hours completed, including 12 hours in Early Childhood Education....

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Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

  • Marillac StVent Family Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Curriculum Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood Education....

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Substitute Preschool Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 10 days ago

If you've got a knack for childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, come join our squad of fun-loving, dedicated educators who make every day an adventure!...

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Lead Infant/Toddler Childcare Teacher

  • Kids & Company
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 13 days ago

Join us at Kids & Company and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education....

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Childcare Teacher

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 14 days ago

Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics. Creative!...

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Leave of Absence - PreK/Early Childhood Teacher

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Pre-K Date Posted: 10/31/2025 Location: Lincoln Date Available: 03/30/2026 Closing Date: Until filled District:   Hawthorn School District 73...

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Early Preschool Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 15 days ago

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

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Early Head Start Teacher

  • Casa Central
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary: Casa Central's Early Learning Academy provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education services for young children, ages birth to five, and their families....

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Infant/Toddler Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 16 days ago

Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field. Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher (a must!)....

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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%