Assistant Teacher-LaPetite Academy of New Lenox

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers: 

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized. 
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. 
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics. 

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:  

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience. 
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation range of $17.25 based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and childcare discount available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work week