Child Care Teacher

Heritage Oak Private Education; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy, part of Spring Education Group, is seeking a passionate Child Care Teacher to support all age groups. You’ll design interactive, age-appropriate activities and help children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining a warm classroom routine, building strong partnerships with families, and collaborating with co-teachers and school leaders to deliver an outstanding learning experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Design and implement interactive, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Foster a warm and consistent classroom routine that helps toddlers feel secure and confident.
• Build positive partnerships with families through open, ongoing communication.
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and school leaders to ensure an exceptional learning experience.

Skills

Work authorization

Licensed childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA or Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre‑K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after‑school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early‑age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a passionate Child Care Teacher to support in all age groups!

We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day.

At Chesterbrook Academy, we inspire lifelong learners by providing engaging educational experiences and a nurturing environment where children thrive.

As a teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement interactive, age‑appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Foster a warm and consistent classroom routine that helps toddlers feel secure and confident.
• Build positive partnerships with families through open, ongoing communication.
• Work collaboratively with co‑teachers and school leaders to ensure an exceptional learning experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• A passion for early learning, creativity, and helping children discover new skills each day.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play.

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children’s futures, we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive team culture built on collaboration and respect.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.