Substitute Assistant Teacher

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Substitute Assistant Teacher for the Children’s Learning Center at the Grayslake Campus. Under supervision of the Children’s Learning Director or Coordinator, you will support the Lead Teacher in planning activities promoting physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth for children.

Responsibilities include assisting with group activities, monitoring safety, and maintaining a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse cultures and language groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating group, small group and individual activities.
• Monitor health, safety and progress; communicate impressions to the Lead Teacher daily.
• Lead group games, songs, stories, movement, trips and projects as planned with the Lead Teacher.
• Greet parents warmly and respond to inquiries in a helpful manner.
• Help prepare for classroom and center staff meetings, parent events, and conferences.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Diversity and cross-cultural awareness

Bilingual Spanish and English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Substitute Assistant Teacher

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Job Summary:

The College of Lake County is looking to add a Substitute Assistant Teacher to the Children’s Learning Center Team. The Children’s Learning Center Substitute Assistant Teacher, under the supervision of the Children’s Learning Director or Coordinator, assists the Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating developmental activities as part of an overall program for children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.

Job Description:

Assist Lead Teacher in providing and participating in large group, small group and individual children’s activities as instructed. Maintain an awareness of children’s developmental progress and group processes and communicate anecdotes/impressions daily to the Lead Teacher. Lead children’s group games, songs, stories, movement, trips, projects, activities, and discussions as planned with the Lead Teacher. Communicate positively with every child at the child’s level of understanding. Monitor the on-going health and safety of all assigned children. Adhere to and enforce classroom rules, as well as procedures and policies established by the Lead Teacher and/or Director or Coordinator. Routinely straighten, clean and organize all toys, equipment, shelving as well as all activity and eating areas. With the Lead Teacher, plan and implement circle times, projects, as well as, portfolio for each child. Set up activity areas as assigned. Bring questions, concerns or conflicts directly to the attention of Director, Coordinator, or Lead Teacher. Participate in, share during, and/or prepare for classroom and center staff meetings, parent meetings, parent conferences, or center promotional activities as necessary or assigned. Greet parents in a warm, friendly and interested manner; respond to inquiries in a helpful, positive manner.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Some course work in early Childhood Education.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, or ECE Special Education Previous experience in working with group programs.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Work Schedule:

Ability to work a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week.

Pay:

$15.00/hr. Part-time flex employees are not eligible to participate in certain benefit offerings at the College, including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver, or health insurance. Part-time flex employees will be eligible for paid time off dependent on scheduled hours.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

19

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Posting Date:

02/27/2026

Expected Start Date:

03/30/2026

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

JM - Children’s Learning Center Department

EEO Statement:

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.