Teacher Assistant

Lutheran Life Communities; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

WellBeing support

Chaplain counseling

365 Program

Health benefits

Job summary

Shepherd's Flock Preschool in Arlington Heights is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support the Lead Teacher and care for toddlers aged 18 months to 2.5 years in a nurturing, structured classroom. The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with pay in the $18.00–$18.50/hour range.

You will help implement daily activities, maintain a safe environment, and provide consistent, attentive care as part of a collaborative teaching team. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience caring for children.
• Comfortable working with toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in running daily classroom activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines, supervision, and age-appropriate activities.
• Provide attentive, consistent care to toddlers 18 months to 2.5 years.
• Work as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Safety and supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shepherd's Flock Preschool in Arlington Heights is hiring a part-time Teacher Assistant, $18.00–$18.50/hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. You'll help care for toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years in a nurturing, structured classroom.

As a Teacher Assistant, you'll work alongside the Lead Teacher to run daily classroom activities, keep the room safe and engaging, and give toddlers consistent, attentive care throughout the morning.

What you'll do

• Support the Lead Teacher in running daily classroom activities
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Assist with daily routines, supervision, and age-appropriate activities
• Provide attentive, consistent care to toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years
• Work as part of a collaborative teaching team

What you'll need

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience caring for children
• Comfortable working with toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years

Pay and benefits

• $18.00–$18.50/hour
• Daily Pay: access your earnings before payday
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mental health support through WellBeing
• 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for new team member development
• Health, dental, vision, and 403(b) plan available for full-time team members

Schedule

Part-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

You’ll be helping toddlers learn and grow each day at Shepherd's Flock Preschool in Arlington Heights.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.