Assistant Teacher - Immediate Opening

AAUW Preschool; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established non-profit preschool is seeking part-time assistant teachers to support a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. This role involves collaborating with the Lead Teacher to foster children's social and academic skills through engaging activities. The preschool emphasizes a nature-based curriculum and outdoor learning, providing a supportive atmosphere for both children and staff. With a focus on professional development and a stellar community reputation, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in young children's lives while enjoying a balanced work schedule aligned with the school calendar.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Staff Discount

Paid Training & Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and interact with children and assist with classroom activities.
• Assist lead teacher with assessment documentation and children's portfolios.

Skills

Child Interaction

Classroom Management

Assessment Documentation

Spanish Language Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Food Handler Certification

Job description

AAUW Preschool, a non-profit, parent cooperative preschool in Waukegan, Illinois, is looking for part-time assistant teachers for the following morning and afternoon classes.

Monday through Friday Afternoons, 12:00pm – 3:30pm

At AAUW Preschool, we believe firmly that preschool provides the foundation for building the social and academic skills that help children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child, and that is at the heart of each of our teachers and staff. We offer a developmentally appropriate, nature-based curriculum with time daily in our spacious outdoor LearnScape.

Responsibilities

AAUW Preschool is seeking an assistant teacher who will embody our philosophy. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and Aide, the Assistant Teacher supports classroom management and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.

1. Nurture and interact with children and assist with classroom activities.
2. Assist lead teacher with assessment documentation and children’s portfolios.
3. Follow all health and safety protocols of the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
4. Follow all procedures, guidelines and regulations of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Qualifications

1. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; high school diploma required.
2. Candidate must be willing to obtain and keep all CPR and First Aid and Food Handler Certifications current and obtain 20 hours of professional development annually. Fees paid by employer; staff paid trainings.
3. Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus but not required.
4. Candidate must be able to pass a DCFS background check and abide by all DCFS regulations (as directed by facility director).

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Staff Discount
• Program follows a school calendar
• Paid Training & Professional Development (20 Hours Annually)
• Supportive work environment with stellar community reputation