| Location | Gurnee, IL |
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Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
Location: The Learning Experience - Gurnee, IL
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding career in early childhood education?
The Learning Experience - Gurnee is hiring an enthusiastic and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
Whether you already have childcare experience or are looking to begin your career in early childhood education, wed love to meet you!
As an Assistant Teacher, youll work alongside experienced educators to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.
What Youll Do
Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
Assist with The Learning Experiences L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Engage children through stories, music, art, sensory play, and hands-on learning
Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions
Support meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and classroom transitions as appropriate
Maintain active supervision and appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Keep classrooms clean, organized, and welcoming
Follow Illinois DCFS childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA is a plus, but not required
Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
Willingness to learn and support children across different age groups
Must meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for the assigned position
What We Offer
$18.00 per hour
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Paid training and professional development
Employee childcare discount
Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
Opportunities to grow into Teacher and Lead Teacher positions
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Gurnee and make a meaningful difference in childrens lives while building your career in early childhood education.
We welcome applicants with a passion for working with children!
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.