Take the Next Step in Your ECE Career
Explore diverse pathways in early childhood education, from infant/toddler teaching to leadership roles. The Education Workforce empowers Chicago educators with career support, training, mentorship, and job placement tools to grow and thrive.
Chicago’s One-Stop Shop for Early Education Employment
Our job board is your centralized platform for early childhood education careers in Chicago. Whether you're starting out or advancing your career, find roles across settings and districts—including CPS, Head Start, licensed home care, and community programs. Create a profile, search opportunities by location and experience level, get alerts, connect with employers, and access career coaching—all free with EWC membership.
Early Childhood Career Pathways
Discover the many ways you can build a meaningful career in early childhood education. Whether you’re starting or planning your next step, there’s a role for every passion.
Infant/Toddler Teachers
Support the development of children ages birth to three by creating nurturing, responsive learning environments during their most critical years of growth.
Family Engagement Specialists
Partner with families to build strong home-school connections and help caregivers support their child’s learning and development.
Education & Development Coordinators
Oversee curriculum and staff development within early learning programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and care.
Preschool Teachers
Create joyful, play-based learning environments that support the academic, social, and emotional development of children from birth to five years old.
Early Childhood Directors
Lead early learning centers by managing staff, overseeing programming, and ensuring compliance with licensing and educational standards.
Access Free Resources & Support
Join Chicago's premier network for early childhood professionals. Whether you're an individual educator or represent an organization, access free resources and collaboration opportunities.
Job Board Benefits
For Employers
Direct Access to Talent
Post openings that reach qualified job seekers with a passion for ECE, including recent graduates from Chicago’s Early Learning Workforce Scholarship program.
Seamless Job Management
Manage job posts efficiently with easy application links that direct candidates to your organization’s hiring portal.
Targeted Matching Tools
Filter candidates to find the right fit, faster, with tools built for the unique needs of ECE employers in Chicago.
For Employees
Comprehensive Access
Find roles across teaching, administration, and more focused on ECE in Chicago.
Personalized Job Search
Discover opportunities that match your qualifications, interests, and career goals.
Kickstart Your Next Career Move
All-in-one access to job openings to help you find and connect with your next employer.