Preschool Teacher Jobs in Illinois

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Early Childhood Teacher $500 Sign on Bonus

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal...

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Danville, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Danville, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Early Head Start Teacher Company: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Location: Danville, IL Date Posted: 7/24/25, 11:52 AM The Early Childhood Education Teacher is responsible for managing...

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Long Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago

MLBC Keywords: Daycare, Preschool Teacher, Daycare Assistant, Teacher Assistant, Teacher, Child Care, Assistant Teacher, Paraprofessional, Daycare Teacher, Early Childhood Education Compensation: $17.00...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

childhood education (or a related field) is preferred, with at least 6 credit hours in child development....

Pre-K Teacher - LAKE (C)

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5....

Pre-K Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5....

Early Childhood Teacher (.5 FTE / Afternoon) 2025-2026 SY

  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 3 days ago

Job Openings as of 7/26/2025 Early Childhood Teacher (.5 FTE / Afternoon) 2025-2026 SY JobID: 2428 Position Type: Elementary School Positions/Early Childhood Teacher Date Posted: 7/23/2025...

Early Learning Teacher Assistant

  • Naperville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 4 days ago

children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by DCFS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC...

Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL
  • 4 days ago

Duties The teacher is responsible to the Building Principal for planning instructional lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students; creating a classroom environment that is...

Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood

  • Calumet City, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Calumet City, IL
  • 4 days ago

Duties Provide direct instruction to special needs students Develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) that align to Common Core State Standards Plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction for...

Pre-K Teacher

  • Dixon, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Dixon, IL
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree Proper license - Professional Educator License endorsed in Early Childhood General Education - required. Early Childhood & Special Ed (ECSE) or LBS1...

Pre-K Teacher

  • Sterling, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sterling, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood Date Posted: 7/25/2025 Location: Washington Elementary School District:   Dixon Cmty Unit Sch Dist 170    WASHINGTON SCHOOL...

NTT Faculty (Preschool for All Lead Pre-K Teacher) (Multiple Vacancies)

  • Carbondale, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Carbondale, IL
  • 5 days ago

Experience working in a Preschool or Kindergarten classroom setting Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Child and Family Services, Elementary...

Part time preschool teacher needed for 25 hours weekly in Blue Ribbon Catholic school in Barrington....

Early Childhood Teacher Assist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

development or related required....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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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%