Preschool Classroom Assistant

Littlelegendslearningcenter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental

Medical insurance

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 seeking a full-time Preschool Classroom Assistant to join our caring team. You will support the lead teacher during activities, snack times, and transitions, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children aged 3–5.

We offer competitive wages and generous benefits, with opportunities to grow a long-term career in a nurturing, play-based setting that values each child’s development and family engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead preschool teacher with daily activities and classroom routines.
• Help implement lesson plans and keep children engaged during activities.
• Support during snack times, meals, and transitions.
• Communicate with parents at the end of the day and assist with tidying the classroom.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is calling all go-getters to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Preschool Classroom Assistant!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR CHILDCARE TEAM

We are a leading company that cares about its employees. We pay our Preschool Classroom Assistants a competitive wage of $16 - $17 per hour, depending on experience. Our childcare team also enjoys great benefits, including vision and dental, as well as medical and a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off! Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention about this childcare position, please continue reading!

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!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you a team player? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Can you remain patient and levelheaded during stressful situations? Do you enjoy helping others? Are you communicative? If so, please consider applying for this Preschool Classroom Assistant position and work with children today!

YOUR LIFE AS A PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

As a Preschool Classroom Assistant, 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!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent

Location: 61822