Preschool Assistant Teacher

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

Job summary

Join a nurturing community that values the care of children and families. This role as an Assistant Teacher is more than just a job; it's a chance to inspire lifelong learners. Enjoy flexible schedules, a supportive environment, and a range of benefits including childcare discounts and health insurance. We seek energetic individuals passionate about child development who are ready to make a difference. If you love to help, engage, and learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Childcare Discount

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Ability to meet state and accreditation requirements for education.
• Engagement in physical activities with children.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines to ensure daily care of children.
• Develop skills to observe and assess children's needs.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Physical Activity Engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

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- $18- $19.50 hourly

Teacher/ Lead Teacher- $19.25- $21 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.