Assistant Toddler Teacher

Littlelegendslearningcenter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision & Dental

Medical

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid vacations

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays off

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc is hiring for a full-time Assistant Toddler Teacher to support two-year-olds in the Champaign, IL area. This daycare position offers a competitive wage of $16 - $17 per hour, depending on experience.

As part of the childcare team you assist the lead teacher with age-appropriate curriculum, prepare materials, help with daily routines, meals, and diaper changes, and keep records for families.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in childcare or related field preferred.
• Ability to work with two-year-olds in a classroom setting.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and Gateways to Opportunity membership.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with age-appropriate curriculum for two-year-olds.
• Prepare materials for lesson plans and activities.
• Help children with daily routines (hand washing, dressing, potty training, diaper changes).
• Prepare snacks and lunches following dietary restrictions.
• Keep the classroom clean and sanitized and maintain daily child records.
• Meet with parents to discuss the day and progress.

Skills

Career-minded

Dependable

Attention to detail

Team player

Respectful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc is currently hiring for a full-time Assistant Toddler Teacher to help provide exceptional childcare for two-year-old kiddos in the Champaign, IL area. This daycare position earns a competitive wage of $16 - $17 per hour, depending on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer our childcare team the following benefits:

• Vision & Dental
• Medical
• 401(k) with match
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays off
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Discounted childcare

DAY-TO-DAY

This childcare position typically works Monday - Friday. Full-time hours are 8:15 am - 5:15 pm OR 8:45 am - 5:45 pm.

As an assistant teacher at our daycare, you provide critical classroom support for our teachers as they lead classes of two-year-olds. You are a kind and playful person who can keep up with the energy and big personalities of our little kids. For every class, you assist the lead teacher with writing an age-appropriate curriculum that keeps the kids engaged and learning. You prepare materials for lesson plans and activities beforehand, and you help keep the children on-task and on the classroom schedule.

Patiently, you assist the children with daily activities like hand washing, dressing, potty training, and diaper changing. You prepare snacks and lunches for the kids, strictly following all dietary restrictions. After every class, you help clean the room and sanitize all toys and commonly touched surfaces. You keep daily records for each child, and you meet with their parents to talk with them about the day. You feel great about being a positive presence who helps children have fun and learn at the same time!

ABOUT LITTLE LEGENDS LEARNING CENTER, INC

Our genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create. Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play-based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families.

We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long-term careers. On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment.

OUR IDEAL ASSISTANT TODDLER TEACHER

• Career-minded - Looking for more than just a job
• Dependable - Reliable, shows up on time and prepared
• Takes pride in your work - Pays close attention to detail and goes above and beyond
• Team player - Works well with others
• Respectful - Treats others with kindness and dignity

If this sounds like the right daycare job for you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSISTANT TODDLER TEACHER

• 1+ years of child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare
• 3 written references
• CPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join upon hire
• Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to submit to a physical

Experience working with two-year-olds would be preferred but is not required.

Location: 61822

Must be able to pass a background check and a physical. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and physical testing.