What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Toddler Daycare Teacher position at Little Legends Learning Center, Inc.?
Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is looking to hire a part-time Assistant Toddler Daycare Teacher to help provide exceptional childcare for toddler aged kiddos. Do you love playing with cute kids? Would you like a job where you directly help others grow and learn? Are you interested in joining a daycare with an uplifting work environment? If so, please read on!
This childcare position earns a competitive wage of $14.00 - $15.00/hour, depending on experience. We also offer a sign-on bonus! We provide terrific benefits, including 100% company-paid vision, dental, and short-term disability insurance as well as medical, life, a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid holidays off. Additionally, our teachers enjoy discounted childcare and generous paid time off (PTO). If this sounds like the right daycare opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT LITTLE LEGENDS LEARNING CENTER, INC
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!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT TWO'S TEACHER
As an Assistant Toddler Teacher, you provide critical classroom support for our teachers as they lead classes of toddlers. You are a kind and playful person who can keep up with the energy and big personalities of our little kids. For every class, you assist the lead teacher with writing an age-appropriate curriculum that keeps the kids engaged and learning. You prepare materials for lesson plans and activities beforehand, and you help keep the children on-task and on the classroom schedule.
Patiently, you assist the children with daily activities like hand washing, dressing, potty training, and diaper changing. You prepare snacks and lunches for the kids, strictly following all dietary restrictions. After every class, you help clean the room and sanitize all toys and commonly touched surfaces. You keep daily records for each child, and you meet with their parents to talk with them about the day. You feel great about being a positive presence who helps children have fun and learn at the same time!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSISTANT TWO'S TEACHER
- 1 years of child development experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare
- 3 written references
- CPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Gateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to join upon hire
- Food handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Willingness to submit to a physical
Experience working with toddlers would be preferred but is not required. Are you energetic? Can you effectively communicate with young children? Do you work well within a team? Are you highly observant and detail-oriented? If yes, you might just be perfect for this daycare position!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN ASSISTANT TODDLER DAYCARE TEACHER
This childcare position typically works Monday - Friday. Part-time hours are 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DAYCARE TEAM?
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
Must be able to pass a background check and a physical. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and physical testing.
Salary : $14 - $15
