Preschool Teacher Jobs in Volo, IL

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Summit School, Inc.

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

Summit School Early Learning Center delivers early childhood education in a way that respects each child as an individual, fosters each child's strengths, and delivers positive learning experiences...

25-26 SY - Preschool Teacher's Aide - St. Theresa School - Palatine - Vic. I

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Are you passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young minds in a loving, faith-based environment?...

Preschool Teacher

  • Long Grove, IL (12 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Grove, IL (12 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 4 days ago

MLBC Keywords: Daycare, Preschool Teacher, Daycare Assistant, Teacher Assistant, Teacher, Child Care, Assistant Teacher, Paraprofessional, Daycare Teacher, Early Childhood Education Compensation: $17.00...

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher - (Child Development) - 25/26 SY

  • Algonquin, IL (16 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (16 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Development Duties and Responsibilities: Pick up district issued computer in August 2025....

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (15 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (15 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: Associates degree in early childhood education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), OR Sixty (60) college credit hours with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours (6 semester hours of...

25-26 SY - Preschool Teacher Part Time - Holy Family Catholic Academy - Inverness - VIC. 1

  • Inverness, IL (14 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Inverness, IL (14 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

25-26 SY - Preschool Teacher - St. Theresa - Palatine - VIC. I

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience). State certification in Early Childhood Education preferred....

Childcare Center Director

  • Kenosha, WI (24 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (24 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Qualified for Center of 50 children or more (Required) Level 12 on the WI Registry Experience: Childcare: 5 years (Required) Preschool...

Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood Structured/Functional)

  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood Structured/Functional) JobID: 2562 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Instructional Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location:...

WELE Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

WELE Early Childhood Preschool Teacher JobID: 2570 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location: Woodland Primary School Date Available: 08/18/2025 Closing...

Full-Time Early Learning Teacher Assistant

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum & Preferred Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education required ECE Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable...

25-26 SY - Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - St. Emily - Mt. Prospect - VIC. I

  • Mount Prospect, IL (23 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (23 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60056 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

Preschool Teacher

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Overseas the practicum students from the Early Childhood Education program. Assists in the management of the preschool classroom....

Lead Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3 or 3-5)

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

For Lead Teacher 3-5 year olds: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required....

Teacher (Early Childhood 0-3 or 3-5)

  • Carpentersville, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (18 miles from Volo, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

a college program in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field with at least 30 credit hours completed, including 12 hours in Early Childhood Education....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Volo, IL

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Volo, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Volo, IL
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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