Assistant Teacher - Childcare/Preschool

ECOLE 360 Child Development Center; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent schedule

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

Discounted childcare

Paid professional development days

Career opportunities

Continuing Education Support

Paid teachers’ meetings

Paid holidays

PTO

Holiday bonus

Staff awards/recognition

Staff recognition events

Special staff lunches

Break room stocked with snacks

Budget for classroom supplies

Direct deposit, twice a month

Birthday and anniversary rewards/gifts

Job summary

ECOLE 360 Child Development Center in Arlington Heights, IL is hiring a Lead Teacher for a full-time, on-site position. You will support the lead teacher by engaging with children to foster learning, social skills, and self-esteem, and will collaborate with parents and staff to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is 18+ with a High School Diploma and a genuine love for children. The role includes opportunities for professional development and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma.
• Innate love for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in meeting individual needs of children by interacting with them to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Work with the lead teacher to design an appropriate room arrangement that supports the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Build teamwork.
• Commit to continuing education.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Lead Teacher positions are available full‑time at Ecole 360 Child Development Center in Arlington Heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in meeting individual needs of children by interacting with them to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Work with the lead teacher to design an appropriate room arrangement that supports the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities that develop self‑esteem and social skills.
• Build teamwork.
• Commit to continuing education.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma.
• Innate love for children.

Benefits & Perks

• Permanent schedule.
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Discounted childcare.
• Paid professional development days.
• Career opportunities.
• Continuing Education Support.
• Paid teachers’ meetings.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO.
• Holiday bonus.
• Staff awards/recognition.
• Staff recognition events.
• Special staff lunches.
• Break room stocked with snacks.
• Budget for classroom supplies.
• Direct deposit, twice a month.
• Birthday and anniversary rewards/gifts.

Job Details

• Location: In person, Arlington Heights, IL.
• Type: Full‑time.
• Pay: $15.00–$18.00 per hour.
• Schedule: 8‑hour shift, day shift, Monday‑Friday, no nights, no weekends.