Preschool Teacher

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LRES Corporation is seeking an experienced Preschool Teacher at Loyola University Chicago's Preschool. The role involves fostering child development in a private center that serves the local community. Ideal candidates are committed to early childhood education, possess an Associate's degree, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits courtesy of Loyola University

Generous vacation, sick, and personal days

Qualifications

• Committed to early childhood education & developmentally appropriate practices.
• 2 years full-time teaching experience with children ages 3-5.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual learning plans for an inclusive classroom.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Participate in monthly in-service staff meetings for training.

Skills

Child development

Detail-oriented

Play-based curriculum

Anti-bias education

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title PRESCHOOL TEACHER Position Number 8101732 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name PRESCHOOL Location Code PRESCHOOL (04740A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities Loyola University Preschool is seeking an experienced teacher for one of our Preschool classrooms. We are a small, private center on the Loyola Campus in Rogers Park serving both Loyola faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. We are committed to best practices in early childhood and strive to meet every child’s individual needs. Our enrolled families reflect the diversity of our neighborhood and together form a kind group of engaged parents who enjoy coming together for potlucks and parent events. The Preschool is open year-round and has monthly in-service days throughout the year for trainings, staff meetings, classroom prep time, and teambuilding. Classrooms also have daily prep time for curriculum planning and team meetings when all staff are present. Read more about our center here: www.luc.edu/preschool
We are looking for candidates who are:

• Committed to the field of early childhood
• Knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Detail-oriented and skilled at developing individual learning plans for an inclusive classroom
• Experienced with play-based and emergent curriculum models
• Skilled at developing meaningful relationships with children and families
• Dedicated to anti-bias education
• Responsible & dependable

We will provide the right candidate with:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits courtesy of Loyola University. More information on benefits at Loyola is available here: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits.shtml

Position Schedule Details: We are open from 7:45am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday, and 8:30am-4:30pm on professional development days. We value work-life balance and know that in taking care of ourselves it will translate to the health and wellbeing of our children and families. All staff members work 37.5 hours per week (8.5 hour day with a 1hr lunch break) and have generous vacation, sick, and personal days, which are covered by our floating teachers. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Minimum Education Qualifications: Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development.

Minimum Experience Qualifications: 2 years full-time teaching experience with children ages 3-5. Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Must have a minimum of an AA in early childhood education, a four year degree preferred. Computer Skills Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling Working Conditions Odors, Noise, Exposure to Inclement Weather Open Date 06/24/2025 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $67,477.44 /ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $58,710 /ann Special Instructions to Applicants About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have an associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience with children ages 3-5?

• Yes
• No

* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

* How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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