early childhood teacher

A+ Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

Overview We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. This role involves working closely with preschool-aged children to support their growth, development, and learning through engaging activities and individualized attention.Duties<ul><li>Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.</li><li>Assess students' progress and adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special educational requirements.</li><li>Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.</li><li>Manage classroom behavior effectively to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.</li><li>Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Experience working with preschool students is essential.</li><li>Knowledge of special education practices is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in curriculum development tailored for early childhood education.</li><li>Familiarity with early intervention strategies and standardized testing for young children is beneficial.</li><li>Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff members.</li><li>Ability to implement effective classroom management techniques that promote positive behavior among students.</li></ul>Join us in shaping the future of our youngest learners by providing them with the foundational skills they need for lifelong success!Pay: $10.00 - $11.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>8 hour shift</li><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>CPR Certification (Preferred)</li><li>Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Maurice, LA 70555 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Part-Time Pre-K 3 Teacher

Monarch Montessori School

Overview We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and bilingual Full-Time Preschool Teacher Floater (ECT Qualified) to join our vibrant educational team.In this role, you will provide essential support across various classrooms, ensuring a nurturing and engaging environment for our young learners. Your expertise in early childhood education will help foster a love for learning while promoting the development of essential skills in children.About our school: Monarch Montessori of Denver is an ECE program on the same campus as a DPS charter school serving Kindergarten through 5th grade in Far Northeast Denver. Our school provides a high-quality Montessori learning environment for students and supportive work atmosphere. On the same campus is a Montessori early childhood program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Monarch has a large outdoor learning environment, greenhouses, peace path and chickens!Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and educational activities tailored to the developmental needs of preschool students.</li><li>Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.</li><li>Support classroom management by maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.</li><li>Facilitate literacy education through interactive reading sessions and storytelling activities.</li><li>Collaborate with educators to assess children's progress and adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.</li><li>Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities.</li><li>Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in early childhood education.</li><li>This position includes a $3,000 closing stipend for working 9 am - 6pm Monday through Friday, or $1,000 closing stipend for working 8:30-5:30 Monay through Friday as recognition for your commitment to our closing shift schedule.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Bilingual/Multilingual preferred not required</li><li>Experience working with students in an educational setting, particularly in preschool or daycare environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of childhood development principles and practices.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.</li><li>Knowledge of Montessori methods or private school educational practices is a plus.</li><li>Ability to manage classroom dynamics while fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.</li><li>Commitment to promoting literacy education through engaging activities that spark children's interest in reading and learning.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $19.91 - $27.40 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bilingual Montessori Preschool Teacher - Floater

Diocese of Joliet

<div></div><div><ul><div><div>JobID: 4988</div></div> 
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Position Type: 
 Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood 
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Date Posted: 
 4/8/2026 
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Location: 
 St. Joan of Arc Catholic School</div><div> 
Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools 
2026-2027 Preschool Teacher 
Full-time-Benefit Eligible 
Saint Joan of Arc Lisle, IL 
Position Available: August 2026</div><div> 
Position Purpose 
The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
The teacher...</div><ul><li>
Seek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school;</li><li>
Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics;</li><li>
Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs;</li><li>
Attend to related professional duties, including but not limited to: planning lessons, preparing materials, helping individual students, reading professional literature, serving on diocesan staff committees, attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings and conferring with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems;</li><li>
Participate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities;</li><li>
Attend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office;</li><li>
Complete Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet;</li><li>
Join with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after school;</li><li>
Be present when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons;</li><li>
Have general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folder;</li><li>
Secure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters;</li><li>
Encourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community;</li><li>
Contribute to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the students;</li><li>
Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students;</li><li>
Work together with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their children;</li><li>
Consistently communicate with and/or meet with parents regarding student progress in school.</li><li>
Communicate professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to); school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;</li><li>
Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;</li><li>
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.</li></ul><div>
 Education and Experience</div><ul><li>
Candidates must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity. Also, the candidate may be enrolled in an accredited program working toward professional licensure.</li><li>
Holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.</li><li>
Practicing Catholic preferred but is required to teach religion or theology courses.</li></ul><div>
Annual Salary Range $31,824 - $58,352**</div><ul><li>
**Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**</li></ul><div>
Benefits 
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:</div><ul><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD &amp; D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.</li><li>
Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.</li></ul><div> 
 
Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job&sup1; 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.</div><ul><li>
Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.</li></ul><div> 
 
To Apply for this Position 
Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:</div><ul><li>
Current Resume</li><li>
Official Transcripts</li><li>
Educator Licensure: Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL)</li><li>
Professional/Clergy References</li></ul><div>
This may be accessed at the following link: 
https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/ 
 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered. 
We are excited to review your interest in this position! 
 
&sup1;This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.</div></div></ul></div>

2026-2027 FT Preschool Teacher: St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, Lisle

Washburn Center for Children

<div>As an Early Childhood Therapist, you will provide in-home, early childhood mental health assessment, treatment, screening, and community-based/on-site consultation services to children ages birth to five and their families attending Eden Prairie&rsquo;s early childhood programming. Utilize the Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) model to affect change within the child-parent relationship. The focus is on the emotional quality of the child-parent relationship with simultaneous attention to the individual contributions that each partner makes to the interaction. Provide both direct billable assessment and treatment services and non-billable screening, referral, care coordination and consultation. Participate in required trainings and professional development activities related to early childhood mental health including cultural competency training, and the DC:0-5 assessment training. 


This is a part time position and will work a .5 schedule 


Responsibilities 


Clinical Treatment - Clinicians will provide services to educate and support families to become empowered to better self-advocate and navigate the various systems with more confidence and skill, as well as providing specialized direct services to children and their families, in their homes, schools, and communities to include the following services:
<ul><li>
Conduct DC 0-5 diagnostics assessments</li><li>
Develop and implement a treatment plan with the family based on the diagnosis</li><li>
Implement Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to strengthen the parent-child attachment relationship; address traumatic events/triggers; locate protective factors; promote hope; provide developmental guidance and provide emotional support</li><li>
Care coordination, including collaboration with psychiatrists and other professionals working with the child and meeting regularly with co-group facilitators to share information regarding clients</li><li>
Create a discharge plan</li><li>
Clinicians may be asked to assist in the group therapy sessions for children in the program as needed.</li><li>
Each clinician on the Family Focused Therapy team will be required to maintain monthly services consistent with budgeted client service expectations, on average 12 sessions per week.</li></ul> 


Documentation - Clinicians will be expected to maintain required documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual, including:
<ul><li>
Diagnostics assessments</li><li>
Treatment plans for each client</li><li>
Daily progress notes</li><li>
Record keeping of all clinical activities and grant related services</li><li>
Outcome instruments and assessment tools, including but not limited to the DC 0-5 assessment, Preschool SDQ, and ECSII</li><li>
Discharge summaries</li><li>
Satisfaction surveys</li><li>
Timely response of communications from the program director, the supervisor, or program support to ensure clear communication throughout the program</li><li>
Maintain current, timely authorizations for all therapeutic services form Medical Assistance, commercial insurance, or Hennepin County</li><li>
Ancillary services &ndash; specifically tracking school hour services and after school hour services.</li></ul> 


Supervision and Professional Development - Clinicians are expected to:
<ul><li>
Attend weekly supervision and case consultation, present case information and formulation, and identify questions for consultation and supervision</li><li>
Receive training in CPP as needed</li><li>
Maintain required CEUs</li></ul> 


All clinicians are to ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed.<ul><li>
Ability to work a part-time (.5) schedule</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work (Required)</li><li>
Doctoral Degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work (Desired)</li><li>
A minimum of 3-5 years assessing, diagnosing and treating children and families (Required)</li><li>
Fully licensed or close to licensure in LICSW, LMFT, LPCC or LP (Required)</li><li>
Valid MN Licensure as a Mental Health Professional (Required)</li><li>
Training in CPP (Desired)</li><li>
Training in DC 0-5 Diagnostic Assessments (Required)</li></ul></div>

Part-time Early Childhood Therapist | Eden Prairie

Arches

Assistant Preschool Teacher 2026-27 School YearArches Oak Hills and its teachers are dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and communicate openly through exploration and trial and error. We hope you can teach and grow with us! www.archesoakhills.comExperiencePrevious early childhood experience or working with young children would be great! Should have a love for early childhood education and a desire to work in the education field. Please apply if you are friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered, and organized. This job is great for college students in early childhood-related education fields.ExpectationsGreat direction&mdash;this version will filter for more committed, career-minded early childhood educators while still staying warm and professional.Assistant Preschool Teacher &ndash; Pre-K Classroom (Part-Time)About Arches Oak Hills: Arches Oak Hills is a high-quality early childhood education center committed to helping children learn through exploration, hands-on experiences, and intentional teaching practices. We value strong relationships, consistency, and developmentally appropriate learning that supports the whole child&mdash;socially, emotionally, and academically.We are seeking team members who are committed to early childhood education as a profession and who want to grow within a supportive, mission-driven environment.Position Overview: We are hiring a reliable, professional Assistant Preschool Teacher to support our Pre-K classroom. This role is best suited for someone who is serious about early childhood education and values teamwork, structure, and long-term contribution to a classroom community.You will work closely with a lead teacher to implement daily routines, support instruction, and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.Schedule:<ul><li>Monday&ndash;Thursday, 8:30 AM &ndash; 12:30 PM</li><li>Additional hours may be available for candidates seeking growth into full-time roles within our before/after school, preschool, and enrichment programs (6:30 AM &ndash; 6:00 PM)</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support implementation of daily lesson plans and classroom routines</li><li>Maintain a structured, calm, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment</li><li>Supervise children at all times with a focus on safety and engagement</li><li>Support social-emotional development and positive behavior strategies</li><li>Reinforce early learning skills through guided activities and play-based learning</li><li>Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of classroom materials</li><li>Communicate effectively and professionally with lead teachers and leadership</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Prior experience in early childhood education or childcare strongly preferred</li><li>Demonstrated interest in early childhood education as a long-term career path</li><li>Professional, dependable, and consistent work ethic</li><li>Calm, patient, and positive classroom presence</li><li>Strong ability to follow directions and work collaboratively</li><li>Commitment to supporting each child&rsquo;s individual developmental needs</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Paid training and professional development opportunities</li><li>Supportive leadership team invested in staff growth</li><li>Positive, structured, team-oriented environment</li><li>Employee childcare discount</li><li>Opportunities for advancement into full-time roles</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul>Shift availability:<ul><li>Day Shift (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Circle Time Childcare & Preschool

Assistant Preschool Teacher &mdash; Full-TimeSchedule: Monday&ndash;Friday 8am-4pm Compensation: Based on experience and education in early childhood education.Education: MiRegistry credits/ CDA teachers/ Associate Degree in Early Education/BA in Early EducationPosition OverviewThe Assistant Preschool Teacher supports the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This role involves active participation in classroom activities, family engagement, and program events.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with daily classroom routines, activities, and supervision.</li><li>Support implementation of the classroom curriculum, including lesson preparation and hands‑on learning experiences.</li><li>Maintain a positive, organized, and child-centered classroom environment.</li><li>Participate in parent&ndash;teacher conferences, home visits, and meet &amp; greet events.</li><li>Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and caregivers.</li><li>Collaborate with the teaching team to ensure high-quality care and education.</li><li>Uphold all program policies, licensing regulations, and safety standards.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Experience working with young children preferred.</li><li>Education or training in early childhood education is valued and influences pay.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.</li><li>Dependable, patient, and enthusiastic about early learning.</li></ul>Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Assistant Preschool Teacher GSRP

Laugh & Learn Childcare Center

Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and energetic Lead Toddler Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will serve as a key leader in creating a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for our youngest learners. Your enthusiasm for childhood development and dedication to fostering growth will inspire children to explore, learn, and thrive. As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will manage classroom activities, support team collaboration, and ensure that every child's individual needs are met with compassion and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the formative years of a child's life while working in a dynamic and supportive setting.Duties<ul><li>Lead daily classroom activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development tailored to toddlers&rsquo; needs </li><li>Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards </li><li>Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and independence among young children </li><li>Oversee classroom management to ensure safety, discipline, and smooth transitions throughout the day </li><li>Collaborate with assistant teachers and staff to coordinate activities, share observations, and support each other's professional growth </li><li>Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about children's progress, behaviors, and developmental milestones </li><li>Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, health protocols, and safety procedures at all times</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience working with toddlers in a daycare or preschool setting; classroom experience preferred </li><li>Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in early childhood education </li><li>Certification in first aid and CPR is required; additional certifications in special education or working with children with disabilities are a plus </li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage classroom behavior effectively using positive guidance techniques </li><li>Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and team members </li><li>Ability to maintain organized records related to children's progress and daily activities </li><li>Passion for nurturing young children&rsquo;s growth through caregiving, teaching, and play-based learning</li></ul>Join us as a Lead Toddler Teacher to help shape the future by providing joyful learning experiences during these crucial early years. Your dedication will inspire confidence in children while supporting their developmental journey every step of the way!Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Childcare: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Co-Lead Toddler Teacher

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