Assistant Teacher- IL

Children of America•Elgin, IL

1d•$16 - $19

About The Position

Children of America (COA) is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and early childhood education. COA programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The Assistant Teacher supports a collaborative and positive learning environment and interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff. The role includes carrying out daily lesson plans, helping create a safe and structured learning environment, communicating with families and colleagues, and documenting and delivering child progress reports using technology. The position encourages professional growth, including potential development into a Lead Teacher role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.
Commitment to professional growth.
Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents are contingent conditions of a job offer.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily lesson plans.
Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
Be creative, passionate, and engaged in the work.
Demonstrate willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role.
Uphold COA's stated values of accountability, collaboration, growth mindset, integrity, and consistency.