NEW SCHOOL - Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

O2B Early Education; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early education provider as a Lead Preschool Teacher in Edwardsville, IL. The position offers comprehensive training and support, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the educational journey of young children in a nurturing environment. Full-time employees enjoy a variety of perks including tuition discounts, paid holidays, and health insurance.

Benefits

50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees

First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire

Monthly incentive bonuses

Paid holidays for full-time employees

Health insurance for full-time employees

401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees

Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials

Free first aid and CPR training

Meals provided during student lunch time

$1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee

Qualifications

• Training and experience preferred; specific credentials may be required.
• Experience with children 0-13 strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute lesson plans and curriculum.
• Maintain cleanliness in the classroom.
• Communicate with parents and meet their needs.

Skills

Experience working with children 0-13 years-old

Willingness to train

CPR/First Aid

Education

CDA, Associates Degree, Or Higher

Job description

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O2B Kids – Now Hiring in Illinois!

O2B Kids is part of O2B Early Education, which began in Gainesville, FL, in 1998. Since then, we've expanded across Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama, and Minnesota—with many more locations on the horizon, including several new states.

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Edwardsville, Illinois location, scheduled for August 2025! In addition, we are also opening a center in O'Fallon, Illinois around the same time. You only need to apply once to be considered for both locations.

Given the number of centers in this region, we’d love the opportunity to learn more about you and help determine which position and location best align with your:

Location

Preferred Age Group

Availability/schedule

Experience and credentials

Once you apply, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview and work together to find the best fit for you within our growing team!

Possible Positions

Infant Teacher

Toddler Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher

PreK Lead Teacher

School-Age Counselor

Receptionist

Cafe/Nutrition Specialist

Possible Locations

Please be sure to visit our website, (url removed), for specific addresses.

Edwardsville Illinois

O'Fallon Illinois

Many St. Louis Missouri area schools

Responsibilities and Duties

Work Monday - Friday for full time employment

Execute lesson plans and curriculum

Maintain licensing requirements

Complete required assessments and observations

Talk to parents and help meet their needs

Maintain cleanliness in the classroom

Have fun!

These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsitibilities for less common positions.

Requirements

Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required.

CDA, Associates Degree, Or Higher (preferred But Not Required)

CPR/First Aid

Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred but not required)

Willing to train!

Benefits

50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees

First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire

Monthly incentive bonuses

Paid holidays for full-time employees

Paid time off for full-time employees

Health insurance for full-time employees

Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees

Pet Insurance

TeleDoc

529 college savings plan

Direct deposit and paperless pay checks

401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees

Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials

Free first aid and CPR training

Meals provided during student lunch time

Employee snack and coffee station

$1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee

$250 employee referral bonus for each referred student

Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position

To learn more about O2B Kids, visit our website at (url removed).

O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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