$28 - $32 per hour
About the Position Ensemble Music Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional substitute music teacher who is comfortable with piano, voice, or guitar to teach at Bucktown Music, our location in Chicago, IL.…
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Preschool Teacher jobs in Chicago, IL
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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experienced, and professional voice and piano substitute music instructors to teach at our Chicago area schools. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Substitute teachers will be contacted when there i…
$150k - $300k
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition…
$70k
Title: K-8 Spanish Teacher Location: Chicago IL Reports To: Principal Salary Range: Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000 Employee Type: Regular Full Time Start Date: October 2026 Distinctive Schools c…
$70k
Title: Kindergarten Teacher Location: Chicago IL Reports To: Principal Salary Range: Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000 Employee Type: Regular Full Time Start Date: September 2026 Distinctive School…
$20 per hour
Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher Location: All Distinctive School Campuses: CICS Bucktown: 2235 N Hamilton Ave CICS Irving Park: 3820 N Spaulding Ave CICS Lloyd Bond: 13300 S Langley Ave CICS Longwood-Loomis: 1309 W 95t…
$140 per day
of exceptional faculty & staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson; ensure all material is cov…
Posted: 09/01/2026 Category: Education K12 Education: Bachelors Degree Our client is seeking a Certified Elementary School Teacher - Chicago, IL. Respond with your resume so we can start a conversation about our client's…
Language Trainers is a successful language training company working with freelance teachers of 70 different languages in hundreds of towns and cities across the world. Students are either in-company or self-funded who ne…
Title: Bilingual Special Education Teacher Location: Chicago, IL Reports To: Principal Salary: Starting Salary $70,000, commensurate with experience Employee Type: Regular Full Time Start Date: Winter 2026 The mission of…
$35 - $37 per hour
designed to nurture creativity, connection, and a lifelong love of music. We’re looking for an energetic, musical, and heart-centered teacher to launch and lead our new location in Chicago-Edgewater, opening in 2026! Why…
$35 - $37 per hour
Private Music Teacher @ Musicologie Chicago - Edgewater, coming in fall 2026! You are an expert musician who loves introducing people of all ages to music. You are friendly and warm, a great communicator, and always exci…
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What preschool teachers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$20 | $32k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $39k–$50k |
| Senior | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
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