Assistant Teacher

Land-of-Learning-Child-Care-Center; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings including Professional/

Benefits Package: Dental, Medical, and

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Land of Learning in Sycamore is hiring a Full-time Assistant Teacher for our Preschool classroom. A high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks are required; childcare experience is a plus.

Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, comprehensive benefits, a 401k with match, childcare discounts, and a positive, open work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and ability to pass background checks.
• A plus if you have prior childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for other positions as needed, covering breaks and absences.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with children, parents, and staff.
• Work as part of a team under the lead teacher.
• Maintain physical ability to work around young children (sit/stand/walk/run/climb stairs).
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs as required by the role.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Land of Learning in Sycamore, is a licensed childcare center seeking a Full-time Assistant Teacher for our Preschool age classroom!

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 8am-5pm

Compensation: $17.50 - $18/hour, based on education and experience

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
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!;

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.

Land of Learning 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.