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Join the Little Explorers team
We’re looking for passionate people who want to help us create a safe, joyful and inspiring place for children. Join a close-knit team at our Polish-English bilingual S.T.E.A.M. preschool in Norridge, IL.
Now hiring: 👩🏫 Preschool Teacher
Why work with us
A job that brings joy
We take care of children – and of the people who care for them. When you join us, you get:
Competitive pay
Fair pay that reflects your qualifications and experience.
Paid time off
Paid days off (PTO), because rest matters too.
Growth & advancement
Professional development and real opportunities for advancement.
A great place to work
A supportive, close-knit team and a bright, modern space.
Job openings
Open positions
Read the details and click “Apply” to jump to the form – the position will be selected for you.
Full-time
Preschool Teacher
- PayBased on experience
- Job typeFull-time
- Location7830 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
- BenefitsPaid time off, opportunities for advancement
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will lead your own class through the school year, assess each child’s current level of development and design instruction that meets both the group’s and each child’s individual needs.
You are passionate about learning and helping children reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual children and creating an engaging classroom – in the spirit of our S.T.E.A.M. approach and bilingual program.
Responsibilities
- Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum (Creative Curriculum, S.T.E.A.M.)
- Teach beginning reading and math skills
- Help children develop social and emotional skills
- Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques – experiments, play and projects
- Communicate with parents (including through the Procare app) and other school staff
- Assess children’s skills and progress to make sure they are meeting developmental milestones
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
- Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety and sanitation guidelines and the ability to follow them closely
- Problem-solving and mediation skills
- Knowledge of lesson planning using the Creative Curriculum
- Understanding of Head Start regulations and Illinois DCFS licensing standards
- Polish and English language skills are a big plus – we are a bilingual preschool
What we offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full-time position
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Real opportunities for growth and advancement
- A great work environment in a close-knit, bilingual team
- Bright, modern classrooms, a gym and a fenced playground
Apply
Send your application
Fill in the short form – choose a position and tell us a little about yourself. We’ll contact selected candidates.
Prefer to email your resume? Write to info@littleexplorers-academy.com or call (708) 685-2131.
What happens next?
- Apply Fill in the form or email us your resume.
- Talk We’ll reach out by phone or email.
- Meet We’ll invite you to the preschool to get to know each other.
