Grand Avenue Preschool and Daycare·La Grange Highlands, Illinois
Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities that support the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of children. Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment while building professional rapport with families.
Grand Avenue Preschool's Before and After School Program in LaGrange Highlands is a licensed childcare center seeking an Assistant Teachers to support our School Age program!
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks.
Must have previous childcare experience.
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-time, 7am-6pm or Part-time split shift, 7-9am AND 2:30-6pm Compensation: $17 - $18/hour, based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Main Job Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
Grand Avenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPEDU2
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have previous childcare experience. The role requires the ability to pass background checks and meet physical demands such as lifting up to 40 lbs.
Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.