Lead Toddler Teacher - $1500 Sign On Bonus

Heritage Oak Private Education; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Signing bonus $1,500

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Bartlett, IL seeks a Lead Qualified Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood program. You will design age-appropriate activities, foster routines, and partner with families to support each child’s growth in a caring classroom.

Qualifications include 19+ years, state licensing, CDA or 60 college credits in child development, and prior licensed center experience. Competitive pay, benefits, signing bonus, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• CDA OR 60 semester hours with 6 credits in Child Development, Child Care OR AA OR Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
• 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.

Education

CDA or 60 sem hrs with 6 credits in Child Development/Child Care; AA or Bachelors in ECE

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 an energetic and nurturing Lead Qualified Toddler Teacher to join our growing early childhood education team! Our toddler program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support every child’s development through discovery and play.

As a Toddler Teacher, you’ll create a safe and engaging classroom where children can explore the world around them while building independence and essential early learning skills.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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 Child Development, Child Care required OR AA OR Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education 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 pay and benefits package. Director qualified candidates eligible for up $24-$25/hour
• 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.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a signing bonus totaling $1,500 paid in installments as follows: $1,000 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 6 months of employment. All bonus payments are subject to standard tax withholdings.

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.