PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks a dedicated Preschool Teacher committed to early childhood education for its Rogers Park campus. This full-time position involves developing individual learning plans and engaging with a diverse community of families. Candidates should have a strong background in child development and be experienced with play-based learning approaches. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, focusing on work-life balance with generous time off.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous vacation and personal days

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time teaching experience with children ages 3-5.
• Committed to best practices in early childhood education.
• Must develop individual learning plans for an inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach preschool children in a small, private center.
• Plan and prepare curriculum with daily prep time.
• Engage with families and promote community events.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledgeable about child development

Skilled at developing relationships with children and families

Dedicated to anti-bias education

Experienced with play-based curriculum models

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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 .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33108

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