- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Location: The Learning Experience - Gurnee, IL
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
- Assist with The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Engage children through stories, music, art, sensory play, and hands-on learning
- Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions
- Support meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and classroom transitions as appropriate
- Maintain active supervision and appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Keep classrooms clean, organized, and welcoming
- Follow Illinois DCFS childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
- Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA is a plus, but not required
- Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
- Willingness to learn and support children across different age groups
- Must meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for the assigned position
- $18.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities to grow into Teacher and Lead Teacher positions
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