Assistant Teachers For Early Childhood Education Infants+

Children's Learning Place believes each child deserves the best opportunity to grow and learn. Studies show that the most important years of a child's brain development and learning patterns occur from infancy to age five. We are committed to providing the tools and environment to give our children every opportunity to develop to their greatest potential. We offer our expertise with the highest degree of love and understanding. Children deserve to receive all the support and respect it takes to establish a strong foundation for their future. We do all of this in an environment that is fun and exciting.

Children's Learning Place is looking for individuals passionate about working and helping with the development of children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old.

CLP Benefits: after 30 days

• Accrued Sick Time

CLP Benefits: after 90 days

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off: includes Holidays and Accrued Vacation/PTO

CLP Benefit: after 1 year

• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement

Shift Details

• Assistants Monday through Friday and approximately 35 hours a week; approximately 11:00 am to 6/6:15 pm
• DCFS and Health Department require physical, TB test, proof of MMR vaccines, and Tdap on the DCFS form (if hired, will go over paperwork)
• High school diploma or GED

Qualifications:

Per DCFS: (a)Early childhood assistants shall meet the requirements of Section 407.100, except subsection. (b) Early childhood and school-age assistants shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following.

• Help ensure a safe and loving environment for the children’s benefit and the parents’ peace of mind.
• Assist teachers with both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
• Assist in the supervision of all children at all times
• Responsible for observations of the Teaching Strategies
• Responsible for working with the teacher to create lesson plans, newsletters, and classroom plans
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Assist in the preparation, serving, and clean up for breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Assist with all difficult situations...ex potty training, positive disciplining
• CPR/First Aid
• Must participate in 15 hours of in-service training or off-site training per calendar year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.75 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60657 (Required)

Work Location: In person