Daycare/Preschool Teacher

Willowbrook, IL; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition discount

401K

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Job summary

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool in Willowbrook, IL is hiring for Toddler and Twos classrooms as Lead and/or Assistant teachers. This on-site role offers a professional child care environment with a family-owned culture that values growth, stability, and a fun, educational setting.

We provide a range of benefits including PTO, holidays, tuition discounts, health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable work ethic.
• Passion for working with children; long-term commitment.
• Teamwork mindset with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Full-time availability; scheduling flexibility.
• Experience in childcare or teaching preferred.
• Wants to grow within a family-owned preschool.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise toddlers and twos; lead and/or assistant roles in classrooms.
• Deliver engaging activities aligned with curriculum and developmental goals.
• Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for children.
• Support families and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Work ethic

Full-time availability

Childcare/teaching experience

Job description

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family! We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day! Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Willowbrook, IL, where we are immediately hiring for the following classrooms:

• Toddler: Lead and/or Assistant
• Twos: Lead and/or Assistant

What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out…

• GROWTH! About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within! We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
• STABILITY! We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
• FUN! We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
• FAMILY! All of our team members are part of our family‑owned business. We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant‑leadership is a core value.

What we offer…

• A fun, professional child care environment!
• A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full‑time staff):
• NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted childcare tuition
• 401K
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• FREE continuing education training
• Referral bonuses
• Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time‑to‑time
• Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
• Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co‑workers!

Here’s what we are looking for…

Someone who:

• Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long‑term home.
• Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Preferably, is able to work full‑time and be flexible with scheduling.
• Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
• Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.

Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer! #INDWillowbrook