Assistant Preschool Teacher

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher to support daily routines and lesson plans for our preschool children. Are you a creative thinker who loves working with kids? Would you like to gain experience in the childcare industry
? Do you want to join a school with a play‑based curriculum and flexible lesson plans
? If so, please read on!

This childcare position earns a competitive wage of $15 – $16/hour
, depending on experience. We provide superb benefits including vision and dental
, as well as medical and a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Our genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create.

Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play‑based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families.

We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long‑term careers.

On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care!

As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you are excited to come to work and play with our three‑, four‑, and five‑year‑old children. You are a fun, friendly person who provides valuable assistance to our lead preschool teacher in the classroom. Every day is different as you help our teacher and kiddos during snack time, lunch, and toilet breaks.

You help the teacher implement the lesson plans and art projects while maintaining high energy and keeping the kids involved and on‑task. During circle time and gross motor activities, you play with the kids and imagine fresh ideas for activities. At the end of the day, you speak with parents and assist with minor tidying around the classroom. You love helping our kids have fun while they learn!

• High school diploma or equivalent

Are you a team player? Do you thrive in fast‑paced environments? Can you remain patient and level‑headed during stressful situations? Do you enjoy helping others? Are you communicative? If yes, you might just be perfect for this childcare position!

If you feel that you would be right for this childcare job, please fill out our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application
. We look forward to meeting you!

Location:

61822