Early Childhood Teacher

Creative Academy LLC; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Family-like culture

Benefits available at 30+ hours

Job summary

Creative Academy in Countryside, IL is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to inspire young learners in a play-based program. This full-time role emphasizes safety, creativity, and joyful exploration.

You will create engaging activities, partner with families, and collaborate with a supportive team while upholding DCFS licensing standards. A passion for early childhood education and reliability are essential.

Competitive pay, paid training, and a warm, family-like culture await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and play-based learning.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred (CDA, ECE coursework, or degree a plus).
• Reliability, creativity, and a genuine heart for working with children.
• A team player who brings positive energy to the classroom.
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, joyful classroom where young children can explore, learn, and grow
• Engage children in hands-on, play-based activities, songs, stories, and sensory experiences
• Support children social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Partner with families to build strong, positive relationships and support each child’s journey
• Collaborate with a small but mighty team that values communication, fun, and professional growth
• Maintain DCFS licensing and safety standards while creating meaningful learning experiences

Skills

Early childhood education

Play-based learning

Reliability

Team player

Engaging learning

Education

CDA

ECE coursework

ECE degree

Job description

Creative Academy Early Childhood Teacher Countryside, IL·Full time

Love children? Love teaching? Love Creative Academy. Join our team in Countryside, IL, where play meets purpose. We’re hiring Early Childhood Educators who are passionate about inspiring little learners and being part of a fun, supportive, and collaborative workplace

About Creative Academy

Creative Academy Center of Learning purpose is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children while parents are busy.

Description

AtCreative Academy, we don’t just “watch kids” — we nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our play-based, early childhood program is a place whereplay meets purpose, and we’re looking for reliable and passionateEarly Childhood Educatorsto join our family. If you’re searching for achildcare teacher,toddler teacher, orpreschool educator position, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, joyful classroom where young children can explore, learn, and grow
• Engage children in hands‑on, play‑based activities, songs, stories, and sensory experiences
• Support children social‑emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Partner with families to build strong, positive relationships and support each child’s journey
• Collaborate with a small but mighty team that values communication, fun, and professional growth
• Maintain DCFS licensing and safety standards while creating meaningful learning experiences

Why You’ll Love Us

• Competitive pay based on education & experience
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership that listens and values your input
• A warm, family‑like culture where your work is appreciated daily
• Benefits available at 30+ hours per week
• MondayFriday schedule no nights or weekends

What We’re Looking For

• Passion forearly childhood educationand play‑based learning
• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred (CDA, ECE coursework, or degree a plus)
• Reliability, creativity, and a genuine heart for working with children
• A team player who brings positive energy to the classroom
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to inspire little learners and make a difference every single day.