Posted August 29, 2026
4 year-old Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Joliet, Illinois 60404, United States
Full-Time
46000.00 - 54000.00
Reference: 3163203528
Chesterbrook Academy seeks a 4 year-old Teacher to lead a nurturing, academically rich preschool classroom. You will design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that balance structured learning and play, support social-emotional growth, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment. Partner closely with families through regular communication and progress updates, and collaborate with a supportive team of educators. This role offers ongoing training, professional growth, and the opportunity to shape children's early learning in a child-centered, high-quality educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons for 4-year-olds
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Supervise children and ensure adherence to safety protocols
- Assess and document children's progress and development
- Communicate regularly with families about student growth and classroom activities
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and share best practices
- Support social-emotional development and positive behavior
- Prepare classroom materials and maintain organized learning spaces
Required Skills
- Early childhood classroom management
- Lesson planning for 4-year-olds
- Knowledge of child development milestones
- Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Classroom safety and supervision
- Parent communication and conferencing
- Assessment and progress documentation
- Behavior guidance and positive reinforcement
- Collaboration with teaching team
- Basic technology for lesson prep and reporting
