Assistant Preschool Teacher

Little Legends Learning CenterChampaign, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher to support daily routines and lesson plans for our preschool children. This childcare position earns a competitive wage of $15 - $16/hour, depending on experience. We provide superb 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! 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!

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Team player
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Remain patient and levelheaded during stressful situations
  • Enjoy helping others
  • Communicative

Nice To Haves

  • Creative thinker who loves working with kids
  • Gain experience in the childcare industry
  • Experience with a play-based curriculum and flexible lesson plans

Responsibilities

  • Support daily routines and lesson plans for preschool children.
  • Assist the lead preschool teacher in the classroom.
  • Help during snack time, lunch, and toilet breaks.
  • Implement lesson plans and art projects.
  • Maintain high energy and keep the kids involved and on-task.
  • Play with the kids during circle time and gross motor activities.
  • Imagine fresh ideas for activities.
  • Speak with parents at the end of the day.
  • Assist with minor tidying around the classroom.

Benefits

  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
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