Assistant Teacher- BBMA Elgin

Big Blue Marble Academy; Elgin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible Scheduling

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy is hiring an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher to join a supportive team. You will work with the Lead Teacher to run daily activities, supporting infants to preschoolers in a safe, nurturing setting.

We value families, teamwork, and inclusive practices, offering on-the-job training, career growth, and a welcoming environment that helps you reach your professional goals.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Early childhood coursework, CDA or degree preferred.
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom runs smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for children; document milestones using electronic daily tracking.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Tech-savvy

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or Early Childhood degree

Job description

Teamwork, giving back, diversity, and making a difference is the foundation of who we are. Join our team and you’ll enjoy teaching a curriculum that enhances children’s perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. You’ll become a part of a work community where everyone feels empowered to reach their career goals. Our on-the-job training can pave your career path and development from Assistant Teacher all the way to Center Director.

Full-time and part-time positions are now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare, 50% off
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time- launching soon!
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

As an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher, you will:

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children. Showcase your tech savvy skills while using electronic daily tracking to document children’s special milestones.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep your classroom clean and safe

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• Early childhood coursework, CDA or degree preferred
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.