Assistant Daycare Teacher

Littlelegendslearningcenter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid vacations

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Discounted childcare

Generous PTO

Job summary

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is seeking a full-time Assistant Daycare Teacher. You will support lead teachers with curriculum, supervise two-year-olds, and help with daily activities while fostering a safe, playful learning environment.

The role requires 1+ years of experience, references, and certifications (CPR/First Aid, food handler). Competitive pay ($16–$17/hr) and strong benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare.
• CPR/First aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join upon hire.
• Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to submit to a physical.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with writing age-appropriate curriculum for two-year-olds.
• Prepare materials for lesson plans and activities; help keep kids engaged and on schedule.
• Assist children with daily activities (hand washing, dressing, potty training, diaper changes) and prepare snacks.
• Help clean the room and sanitize toys and surfaces after class; maintain daily records for each child.
• Meet with parents to discuss the day and progress; contribute to a positive, energetic classroom environment.

Skills

Child development experience

CPR/First aid

Gateways to Opportunity

Food handler certification

Lift up to 40 pounds

Background check willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is calling all go-getters to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Assistant Daycare Teacher!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR CHILDCARE TEAM

We are a leading company that cares about its employees. We pay our Assistant Daycare Teachers a competitive wage of $16 - $17 per hour, depending on experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including vision and dental, as well as medical and a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off! Additionally, our teachers enjoy discounted childcare and generous paid time off (PTO). Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention about this childcare position, please continue reading!

ABOUT LITTLE LEGENDS LEARNING CENTER, INC

Our genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create. Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play-based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families.

We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long-term careers. On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you energetic? Can you effectively communicate with young children? Do you work well within a team? Are you highly observant and detail-oriented? If so, please consider applying for this Assistant Daycare Teacher position today!

YOUR LIFE AS AN ASSISTANT DAYCARE TEACHER

This childcare position typically works Monday - Friday. Full-time hours are 8:15 am - 5:15 pm OR 8:45 am - 5:45 pm.

As an Assistant Daycare Teacher, you provide critical classroom support for our teachers as they lead classes of two-year-olds. You are a kind and playful person who can keep up with the energy and big personalities of our little kids. For every class, you assist the lead teacher with writing an age-appropriate curriculum that keeps the kids engaged and learning. You prepare materials for lesson plans and activities beforehand, and you help keep the children on-task and on the classroom schedule.

Patiently, you assist the children with daily activities like hand washing, dressing, potty training, and diaper changing. You prepare snacks and lunches for the kids, strictly following all dietary restrictions. After every class, you help clean the room and sanitize all toys and commonly touched surfaces. You keep daily records for each child, and you meet with their parents to talk with them about the day. You feel great about being a positive presence who helps children have fun and learn at the same time!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 1+ years of child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare
• 3 written references
• CPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join upon hire
• Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to submit to a physical

Experience working with two-year-olds would be preferred but is not required. If you can meet these requirements and perform this childcare job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 61822

Must be able to pass a background check and a physical. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and physical testing.