It’s Time
To Put On Your Conductor Cap!
ChooChoo Academy Is Looking For
Teachers Who Know How To Have Fun

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Chicago, IL

Help Build Happy, Lifelong Learners

ChooChoo! We’re going on a rewarding adventure; are you coming? Experience the joy of shaping young minds, sparking curiosity, and fostering endless giggles. With every high-five, hug, and “aha” moment, you feel the satisfaction of making a lasting impact while instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Help Build Happy, Lifelong Learners
Our Loving Teachers Make Us Who We Are

Our Loving Teachers Make Us Who We Are

Join a team of loving, supportive, and educated caregivers who know the ins and outs of child development and how to spread love and have fun. Spend your days guiding children as they play, learn, and grow in their “home away from home.”

A Family-Owned Center Full Of Hands-On Support

Experience a dedicated owner who is always ready to serve you with a smile! Benefit from valuable mentorship and hands-on support as you work towards success with your team. Your efforts never go unnoticed — we value your input, listen to your ideas, and appreciate your outstanding contributions to building bright futures.
A Family-Owned Center Full Of Hands-On Support
Laughs, Smiles, & Giggles — We’re All About Having Fun

Laughs, Smiles, & Giggles — We’re All About Having Fun

Build lasting connections with colleagues and little learners in classroom settings that feel like family gatherings. Enjoy the fun of coming to work and sharing memorable moments, love, laughter, and support, all while building strong, rewarding relationships with your team and tomorrow’s leaders.

Ready To Enhance Your Teaching Superpowers?

Enjoy a curriculum packed with everything you need to ignite creativity and passion and have the freedom to shine like never before. Plus, with structured lessons as your guide, you’ll watch your little ones soar to new heights of success and achievement as they chug along to kindergarten readiness.
Ready To Enhance Your Teaching Superpowers?

Hear What Our Staff Have To Say...

Working at ChooChoo means working at a place that is warm, inviting and is filled with coworkers who will always have your back and support you. The owner/director, Mia, genuinely cares for her employees and will do just about anything to see you succeed. She is always making sure we have the resources we need in order to be successful teachers to the kiddos. The families at ChooChoo are all kind hearted people who really go above and beyond to let you know that they appreciate you. Overall, the thing that I appreciate most about working at ChooChoo is the sense of community and how it feels like a small family. Read More...

- Lead Teacher

Let me start off by saying that working at ChooChoo has been such a great learning experience. Amazing staff and families, with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing the children get excited about going to ChooChoo. Mia (owner/director) and the teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment. Very clean, with a great modern concept and very welcoming. I love the sense of community and growth, I have experienced working at ChooChoo. Read More...

- Lead Teacher

Great team/company predicated on the safety and development of children. Great communication and respect between management and staff. Expectations are made clear and reasonable.

- Assistant Preschool Teacher

Open Positions

About the company:

ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum.

We take pride in our effort to build a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood and we are excited to have you join our community!

About the job:

Warm, energetic, and loving individuals who are motivated and capable to teach an incredible group of children. Reliability, consistency and professionalism are they key to a successful work relationship along with true desire to care for children’s emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development.

The teaching positions are Monday-Friday 7am-6pm working hour span, for 8h daily shifts. Schedules are to be determined.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assume responsibility of the early childhood center as a director and lead teacher.
  • Collaborate with the Director on Administrative duties, fire drills, children and staff files, DCFS visits and licensing regulations,
  • Adhere to licensing standards and take responsibility with staffing ratios, teacher breaks, opening and closing duties, etc.
  • Oversee curriculum implementation for all classrooms
  • Oversee all classrooms Brightwheel communication, daily activity logs.
  • Collaborate with the teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc.
  • Planning weekly curriculum, arts and craft projects, daily educational games and various other activities
  • Communicate daily with parents at drop off/pick up about the child’s day and needs.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.
  • Provide loving care and caregiving activities
  • Caring for a group of children, changing diapers, potty-training, making sure their physical and emotional needs are taken care of
  • Following a daily routine and encouraging children to participate in various activities
  • Setting up a table for lunch, preparing meals and helping feed the children
  • Cleaning after children which entitles vacuuming, wiping table tops, mopping floors, taking the garbage out, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting toys, decluttering the classroom and making it appear neat and tidy, etc.
  • Taking children out for a walk, to a local playground or outdoors activity
  • Being a team player and equally participating in classroom duties.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE/ECD or related filed with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in ECE/ECD and 3 credits in ECE Administration/Management courses OR IL Gateways Director Credential Certificate
  • Minimum of 2 years of Leading classroom and implementing ECE Administrational tasks
  • Knowledge of IL DCFS licensing standards and rules
  • Food Mangers License or willingness to obtain certification
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations (6month old)
  • Must be a team player
  • Excellent organization skills and communication skills
  • Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements

Job Type: Full-Time, M-F availability is a must.

Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour

About the company:

ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum. We are a small and growing childcare that takes pride in our effort to building a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood. We are excited to have you join our community!

About the job:

Warm, energetic, and loving individuals who are motivated and capable to teach an incredible group of children. Reliability, consistency and professionalism are they key to a successful work relationship along with true desire to care for children’s emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provide loving care and caregiving activities
  • Caring for a group of children, changing diapers, potty-training, making sure their physical and emotional needs are taken care of
  • Following a daily routine and encouraging children to participate in various activities
  • Setting up a table for lunch, preparing meals and helping feed the children
  • Cleaning after children which entitles vacuuming, wiping table tops, mopping floors, taking the garbage out, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting toys, decluttering the classroom and making it appear neat and tidy, etc.
  • Taking children out for a walk, to a local playground or outdoors activity
  • Collaborate with the teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc.
  • Planning weekly curriculum, arts and craft projects, daily educational games and various other activities
  • Keep record of children’s’ developmental milestones and plan individualized activities to support their unique development
  • Communicate daily with parents at drop off/pick up about the child’s day and needs.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Associate or Bachelor’s degree in in ECE/ECD or related field with a minimum of 6 credit hours in ECE/ECD or CDA certification and one year of previous teaching experience
  • Food Handler License or willingness to obtain certification
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
  • Background check clearance
  • Must be a team player
  • Excellent organization skills and communication skills
  • Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 /hour

About the company:

ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social- emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum. We are a small and growing childcare that takes pride in our effort to building a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood. We are excited to have you join our community!

About the job:

Warm, energetic, and loving individuals who are motivated and capable to teach an incredible group of children. Reliability, consistency and professionalism are they key to a successful work relationship along with true desire to care for children’s emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provide loving care and caregiving activities
  • Caring for a group of children, changing diapers, potty-training, making sure their physical and emotional needs are taken care of
  • Following a daily routine and encouraging children to participate in various activities
  • Setting up a table for lunch, preparing meals and helping feed the children
  • Cleaning after children which entitles vacuuming, wiping table tops, mopping floors, taking the garbage out, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting toys, decluttering the classroom and making it appear neat and tidy, etc.
  • Taking children out for a walk, to a local playground or outdoors activity
  • Collaborate with the teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc.
  • Communicate daily with parents at drop off/pick up about the child’s day and needs.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Associate Degree and a sincere desire to have a meaningful and positive effect on children’s lives and advancement in ECE/ECD educational filed.
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • Food Handler License or willingness to obtain certification
  • Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
  • Background check clearance
  • Must be a team player
  • Excellent organization skills and communication skills
  • Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 /hour

About the company:

ChooChoo Chicago provides a nurturing, loving and home-like environment while supporting the academic and social- emotional development of children in our care through an explorative, play-based curriculum. We are a small and growing childcare that takes pride in our effort to building a true community hub of teachers, children and their families in our neighborhood. We are excited to have you join our community!

About the job:

Act as a supportive staff member between the classroom. Warm, energetic, and loving individuals who are motivated and capable to teach an incredible group of children. Reliability, consistency and professionalism are they key to a successful work relationship along with true desire to care for children’s emotions, their well-being, educational, physical and mental development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist all classrooms with their daily childcare needs
  • Filling in the classrooms wherever needed
  • Setting up a table/high chairs for lunch, preparing meals and snacks, reliving teacher breaks
  • Cleaning after children which entitles vacuuming, wiping table tops, mopping floors, taking the garbage out, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, disinfecting toys, decluttering the classroom and making it appear neat and tidy, etc.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum High school Diploma and a sincere desire to have a meaningful and positive effect on children’s lives and advancement in ECE/ECD educational filed.
  • Food Handler License or willingness to obtain certification
  • Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
  • Background check clearance
  • Must be a team player

Salary: $14.00 to $16.00 /hour

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Preschoolers (3 To 6 Years)

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