Creative Early Childhood Teacher
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Christmas Week Closed with Pay
- Yearly Company Retreat
- Holiday Party
- 80 hours of PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Aflac
- Misc. bonuses & rewards
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Job Type: Full-Time About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and energetic Early Childhood Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact while having fun every single day. If you thrive in a creative environment where laughter, learning, and love come together this is the place for you. Our teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds through engaging play-based learning, emotional guidance, and hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, independence, and confidence. What You’ll Do
- Create a warm, safe, and nurturing classroom where children feel loved and valued.
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that encourage exploration and creativity.
- Support children’s emotional and social development through patience, empathy, and positive guidance.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with families, maintaining trust and collaboration.
- Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for children and staff alike.
To succeed at Life Long Learners, you must embrace our core values:
- Creativity & Innovation: We think outside the box — no cookie-cutter lessons here.
- Joy & Playfulness: Learning should be fun for both children and teachers.
- Approachability: Building trust with families begins with open communication.
- Lifelong Learning: We inspire curiosity in children and continue learning alongside them.
- Small classroom sizes and low ratios for personalized attention.
- Seamless parent communication through Brightwheel .
- A focus on sustainability recycling, composting, and gardening are part of our daily learning.
- Outdoor classroom experiences that connect children to nature.
- Family-owned and operated environment with a genuine community feel.
- A strong focus on helping children identify and regulate their emotions.
- You genuinely love working with children and see each day as a new opportunity to inspire them.
- You bring energy, creativity, and laughter to your classroom.
- You can meet all DCFS licensing requirements for the position, including passing a background check.
- You’re a team player who values connection, communication, and collaboration.
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