Before and/or After School Assistant

2 months ago

Plainfield, United States Little Learner Children's Academy Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $15.00 - $18.00

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately-owned childcare center. Our core values are Family, Kindness, Patience, Customer Experience, Fun, Culture of Excellence, and Trust. We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team, if you are inspired by excellence


Our Vision: To partner with families to create a better world.

Our Mission: To provide high-quality care and education – every child, every family, every day.


Title: Before and/or After School  Teacher Assistant

Salary:  $15 - $18 per hour  (based on education and experience)

Monday to Friday

Shifts from: 6:30am-8:30am; 3:00pm-5:30pm

Locations: Minooka, Crest Hill, Yorkville, Bolingbrook, and Naperville 


A family-owned and operated group of childcare centers near you is hiring DCFS Qualified Teacher Assistants to join their growing team of dedicated educators and care professionals.


Responsibilities for Teacher Assistants:

  • Ensuring the program cultivates the age-appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of children
  • Planning activities for every day before and after school
  • Maintain clean, attractive and well-ordered classrooms
  • Communicating expectations to every child in a way they can understand
  • Consistently demonstrating a personal commitment to professional and personal growth
  • Maintaining an evident interest in the job; actively participating in staff meetings, training, and workshops
  • Willing to work half days and day off programs



Teacher Assistants are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full-time employees may enjoy:

  • A supportive, collaborative work environment, including mentorship
  • A competitive compensation package based on skills and experience
  • Paid professional development opportunities
  • Benefits including health, vision, dental, Aflac, and 401K plans
  • Paid holidays and personal time off
  • Referral bonuses and child care discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement options for continuing education


Job Requirements for  Teachers Assistants:

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Qualifying coursework, a degree in early childhood education or child development, or a CDA (Child Development Associate certification)
  • Experience working in a licensed childcare facility (preferred)
  • Flexibility around hours and work schedule
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • A passion for working with children


Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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