Lead Preschool Teacher

Chesterbrook-Academy; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Benefits

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Champaign, IL is seeking a Preschool Teacher to join a team that balances learning and play, preparing children for Pre-K and beyond. You will design engaging lessons, foster independence, and build strong relationships with families in a warm classroom setting.

As a Preschool Teacher you will inspire curiosity, support collaboration with fellow teachers, and contribute to a supportive school community that values growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• CDA or at least 60 semester hours with 6 credits in ECE OR AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or similar field required.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking.
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the school community through teamwork, creativity, and a shared passion for excellence.

Skills

Early childhood education

Creativity

Education

CDA or 60 semester hours in ECE OR AA in ECE

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#40), 2001 S. Oak St, Suite A, Champaign, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Divisionincludes 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 creative and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators! Our preschool program provides a balance of learning and play, helping children build the academic and social skills that prepare them for Pre-K and beyond.

As a Preschool Teacher, you'll inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and create meaningful learning experiences that make every day exciting and purposeful for young learners.

What You'll Do:

• Design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking.
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the school community through teamwork, creativity, and a shared passion for excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements
• CDA or at least 60 semester hours with 6 credits in ECE ORAA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or similar field required
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
• 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

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on teacher success.
• A rewarding opportunity to shape children's first school experiences in a learning environment.

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.

Chesterbrook Academy (#40), 2001 S. Oak St, Suite A, Champaign, Illinois, United States of America