Teacher

Creative Academy; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Family-like culture

Benefits at 30 hours per week

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Creative Academy in Illinois is hiring reliable Early Childhood Educators to join our family. Our play-based program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence, with a focus on joyful learning and safe, engaging classrooms.

You’ll work Monday through Friday, about 30 hours weekly, with competitive pay, paid training, and strong support from a warm, family-like team that values communication and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and play-based learning.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred (CDA, ECE coursework, or degree a plus).
• Reliability, creativity, and a genuine heart for working with children.
• A team player who brings positive energy to the classroom.
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, joyful classroom where young children can explore, learn, and grow.
• Engage children in hands-on, play-based activities, songs, stories, and sensory experiences.
• Support children social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Partner with families to build strong, positive relationships and support each child’s journey.
• Collaborate with a small but mighty team that values communication, fun, and professional growth.
• Maintain DCFS licensing and safety standards while creating meaningful learning experiences.

Skills

Early childhood education

Play-based learning

Family communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDA or ECE coursework or degree

Job description

At Creative Academy, we don’t just “watch kids” — we nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our play-based, early childhood program is a place where play meets purpose, and we’re looking for reliable and passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our family. If you’re searching for a childcare teacher, toddler teacher, or preschool educator position, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, joyful classroom where young children can explore, learn, and grow
• Engage children in hands-on, play-based activities, songs, stories, and sensory experiences
• Support children social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Partner with families to build strong, positive relationships and support each child’s journey
• Collaborate with a small but mighty team that values communication, fun, and professional growth
• Maintain DCFS licensing and safety standards while creating meaningful learning experiences

Why You’ll Love Us

• Competitive pay based on education & experience
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership that listens and values your input
• A warm, family-like culture where your work is appreciated daily
• Benefits available at 30 hours per week
• Monday–Friday schedule — no nights or weekends

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for early childhood education and play-based learning
• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred (CDA, ECE coursework, or degree a plus)
• Reliability, creativity, and a genuine heart for working with children
• A team player who brings positive energy to the classroom
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to inspire little learners and make a difference every single day.