Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

401K

Childcare discount

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Lake in the Hills, IL is hiring Assistant Teachers to care for children in a joyful, organized classroom environment. You will follow licensing guidelines, engage with families, and participate in ongoing training to support child development.

This role offers a Monday-Friday schedule, pay options, and benefits such as health insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and childcare discounts. You’ll join a team that values growth and support.

Qualifications

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Commitment to safety and following licensing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to care for every child.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children and communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare and development topics.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

State/accreditation education requirements

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation range of $15.45- $16.05based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and childcare discount available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work week

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.