Assistant Teacher

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Join our team of quality early childhood professionals that support the development of a child’s path to future success. Children's Lighthouse North Center in Chicago, IL is looking for an assistant teacher to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, engaged, and loves to help babies learn and grow! Established in 2015, we provide a safe learning environment with enhanced health and safety protocols and an industry-leading curriculum designed to help children learn and thrive. Come help us build young minds and bright futures!

We have two positions available:
Monday - Friday from 12-6:30pm (working with older infants and preschoolers)
Monday - Friday from 8:30-5:30 (working with young infants)


Benefits:


We strive to maintain a competitive edge with our benefits program which includes:

• Curriculum, lesson plans, and supplies provided
• Nights, weekends, and holidays off
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Continuous Training & Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Child Care
• Parent Referral Bonus
• Teacher Referral Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Provide a loving, nurturing environment for babies to learn and play
• Use games, and activities to teach new skills with our curriculum
• Uphold the DCFS rules and regulations, in addition to the policies and procedures of Children's Lighthouse outlined in the employee handbook
• Have fun!

Qualifications:

• Background Check/Reference Check
• Requires High school diploma or GED
• CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to be certified
• Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am-6:30pm depending on scheduling
• Able to lift 35 pounds, sit, stand, kneel, and be active in a classroom setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Punctual and Dependable