Assistant Teacher: Growth Path to Center Director

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

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.