Assistant Teacher

Northcenter Lighthouse Llc

Job Description

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

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago

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