Child Care Assistant Teacher - New Center!

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; West Chicago Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Child Care Assistant Teacher for a brand new center opening soon. This exciting role offers the chance to work closely with children and families, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and exploration. Join a diverse community of passionate professionals and enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. With a generous childcare discount and support for long-term career goals, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Childcare Discount

401(k) Program with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assist teachers with instruction and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Care Assistant Teacher - New Center!

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• This is a brand new center, estimated opening Spring/Summer 2025!

Location: Bucktown, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $16.20 - $19.00 per hour
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Individual and Family Services