Kindergarten Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 39%
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Archdiocese of Chicago
The Goddard School
Chicago Public Schools
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,824 profiles for Kindergarten Teachers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Kindergarten Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $53,933 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,525 – $81,879 yearly
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K-8 Math Teacher & 1st, 2nd, & 4th Grade Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDevelopment Center ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementEarly Childhood Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipChange ManagementThird Grade Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsToddler CareChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenClassroom ManagementLead Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationLifeguard ExperienceChild Development PermitAEDFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsSpecial Education Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationGifted Education Support Experience+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPrivate School ExperiencePresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningDaycare Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationInsurance Producer LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCash RegisterCash Register Operations
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What's the average time to fill a kindergarten teacher role?
The average time to fill a kindergarten teacher role is 114 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do kindergarten teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a kindergarten teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for kindergarten teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for kindergarten teachers include: Teaching Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to kindergarten teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kindergarten teachers include: daycare teacher, early childhood teacher and associate primary teacher.
What level of education is common for a kindergarten teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a kindergarten teacher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kindergarten teacher?
Most kindergarten teachers have 18 years of professional experience.
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