Assistant Teacher

Kids N Fitness; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Enhanced Career Development

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Job summary

Kids N Fitness of Decatur South is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support our School Age program. A high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks are required. Prior childcare experience is a plus. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with a pay rate of $17/hour.

Address: 1020 W South Side Dr, Decatur. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings including enhanced career development, a 401(k) with match, and childcare discounts to support our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to substitute for any position as needed, including breaks and absences, and covering classroom duties before or after shifts.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with all children, parents, and staff.
• Operate as a team player and assist as needed under the lead teacher's direction.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and meet all physical requirements.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kids N Fitness of Decatur South is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support our School Age program.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, Full time, 8:30am-5:30pm

Compensation: $17/hour

Address: 1020 W South Side Dr, Decatur

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare

Main Job Responsibilities

• Willingness to effectively substitute for any position as needed. This includes covering staff members’ breaks, filling in for staff members in their absences, and assuming the classroom duties of staff members before or after their scheduled shifts.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with all children, parents, and staff.
• Operate as a team player and willingness to help where needed under the director of the lead teacher.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Kids N Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.