Assistant Teacher – After-School & Classroom Support

KinderCare Education LLC in; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Teacher at Woodland Intermediate School in Illinois. You will support teachers, implement curriculum, and help create a safe, engaging classroom environment for elementary students.

The role emphasizes partnership with families, adherence to state qualifications, and ability to lift and assist with materials. Benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted throughout the description.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

State qualifications awareness

CPR/First Aid

Physical capability

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Assistant Teacher at Woodland Intermediate School in Illinois. You will support teachers, implement curriculum, and help create a safe, engaging classroom environment for elementary students.

The role emphasizes partnership with families, adherence to state qualifications, and ability to lift and assist with materials. Benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted throughout the description.