Pre-K Assistant 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

Job summary

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is hiring a full-time Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support daily routines and lesson plans for our preschool children. This role offers a wage of $16–$17 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

You will assist the lead teacher during snack, lunch, circle time, and activities, engage with three- to five-year-olds, and help with parent communications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support lead teacher with daily routines and activities.
• Comfort working with preschool children (3–5 years).
• Strong communication with families and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with lesson plans, circle time, snack and cleanup.
• Engage children in play-based learning and age-appropriate activities.
• Support a safe, nurturing classroom environment and communicate with parents at day’s end.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Punctual

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc is currently hiring for a full-time Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support daily routines and lesson plans for our preschool children in the Champaign, IL area. This preschool 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 Pre-K Assistant Teachers the following benefits:

• Vision & Dental
• Medical
• 401(k) with match
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays off

DAY-TO-DAY

As a Pre-K Assistant Teacher, you are excited to come to work and play with our three-, four-, and five-year-old children. You are a fun, friendly person who provides valuable assistance to our lead preschool teacher in the classroom. Every day is different as you help our teacher and kiddos during snack time, lunch, and toilet breaks.

You help the teacher implement the lesson plans and art projects while maintaining high energy and keeping the kids involved and on-task. During circle time and gross motor activities, you play with the kids and imagine fresh ideas for activities. At the end of the day, you speak with parents and assist with minor tidying around the classroom. You love helping our kids have fun while they learn!

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. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care!

OUR IDEAL PRE-K ASSISTANT 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 you, keep reading about this preschool position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRE-K ASSISTANT TEACHER

• High school diploma or equivalent

If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our preschool team as a Pre-K Assistant Teacher!

Location: 61822