Job detail
Assistant Teacher- IL
Children of America
OTHER
Posted 4/6/2026
Location
Orland Park, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher is responsible for executing daily lesson plans and maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. They must also communicate effectively with parents and staff while documenting child progress using technology.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged and demonstrate strong organizational and decision-Making skills. The role requires the ability to build positive relationships and a commitment to professional growth within an early childhood setting.
high schoolCommunicationFlexibilityAdaptabilityEmpathyCollaborationOrganizational skillsDecision-makingRelationship buildingSafety complianceLesson planningTechnology proficiencyChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood education
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Educational assistance
- Accident insurance
- Recognition programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee childcare discount
- Internal career advancement opportunities
- T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships