Preschool Teacher

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Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Preschool Teacher - Full-Time

Location: The Learning Experience - Gurnee, IL
Pay: $18-$19.25 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Preschool Teacher - Build Confidence, Curiosity & Kindergarten Readiness

The Learning Experience - Gurnee is looking for an enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to join our full-time teaching team. We're looking for someone who loves working with young children and enjoys making learning meaningful through play, exploration, creativity, and consistent classroom routines.

You'll help preschoolers develop the academic, social, and emotional foundations they need for their next big step while becoming part of a supportive early childhood education team.

What You'll Do

• Create engaging daily experiences for preschool-aged children
• Implement play-based activities that support early literacy, math, science, creativity, and problem-solving
• Encourage independence, confidence, communication, and positive peer relationships
• Guide children through learning centers, group activities, meals, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom
• Observe children's progress and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership
• Follow all Illinois childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a daycare, preschool, or childcare classroom preferred
• Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and passionate about working with children
• Must meet Illinois childcare licensing requirements

Why Join Us

• $18-$19.25 per hour , based on experience
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher and leadership positions

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience - Gurnee and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, friendships, and early learning skills that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.25 per hour


The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.


This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.