Lead Pre-K Teacher - Full-Time - Immediate Start

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Are you passionate about preparing children for kindergarten while making learning exciting, meaningful, and fun? Celebree School of Northbrook is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Full-Time Pre-K Lead Teacher to inspire our oldest learners as they prepare for their next big milestone.

Our Pre-K classroom focuses on building confidence, independence, creativity, and a strong academic foundation through hands-on learning, exploration, and play. We're looking for a teacher who loves watching children grow and is excited to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using Celebree's curriculum.
• Prepare children for kindergarten by fostering early literacy, math, science, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a positive, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Observe children's progress and communicate regularly with families.
• Partner with your teaching assistant and leadership team to create an exceptional classroom experience.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom while meeting Illinois DCFS licensing standards.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Warm, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Organized and dependable.
• Creative, engaging, and able to make learning fun.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Why Join Celebree?

• Supportive leadership that values and invests in its teachers.
• Beautiful, brand-new classrooms and learning environment.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Positive, family-oriented culture with fun school events.
• Competitive pay and a team that truly enjoys working together.

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications (or be eligible).
• Previous experience teaching in a Preschool or Pre-K classroom preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for preparing young learners for kindergarten success.