Child Care Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early childhood education is seeking Assistant Teachers to care for and inspire young learners. This role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a difference with children every day, with flexible schedules and benefits including a childcare discount.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Engage in physical activity with children.
• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fun, interactive classroom.
• Complete extensive training on childcare and preschool topics.
• Ensure daily care for every child.

Skills

Energy

Dependability

Passion for working with children

Education

Ability to meet state requirements for education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.Maintain a fun,interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training onchildcare, preschooland childdevelopment topics.

Wewant energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options

Assistant Teacher- $17.25- $18.75 hourly

Teacher/ Lead Teacher- $18.50- $20.50 hourly

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers

Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees

Monday-Friday work week

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.