Assistant Teacher
Premier Early Childhood Education Partners · Forsyth, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteEducation$17–$17.5/hrFull-time
About the Role
Kids N Fitness North is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support our Toddler and School Age classrooms.
Qualifications
- High school diploma OR GED
- Ability to pass all background checks
- Previous childcare experience preferred
Schedule
Monday - Friday, full-time, 8:00am - 5:00pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm
Compensation
$17.00 - $17.50/hour, based on education and experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid trainings, including enhanced career and professional development
- Generous benefits package including dental, medical, and vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Discounts for childcare
- Fun and positive place to work
- Open door policy
- Shirts and swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center
- Implement activities that encourage each child's growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development
- Take direction, accept constructive criticism and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program
- Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role