Highlights
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside experienced educators to support daily classroom activities and create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn through play, exploration, and discovery. We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated Assistant Teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young children while growing their own careers in early childhood education.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lindenhurst, IL |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $15.63–$19.95 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.childrenofamerica.com/ |
Description
Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Children of America | $15.63-$19.95 per hour
Make a difference every day. Build a career you love.
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive? At Children of America (COA), we believe great teachers make a lasting impact. We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated Assistant Teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young children while growing their own careers in early childhood education.
Join a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your passion for teaching can turn into a rewarding long-term career.
Why Join Children of America?
Competitive Pay: $15.63-$19.95 per hour, based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
50% Employee Childcare Discount: Save on childcare for your family.
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher and other leadership positions.
Educational Support: Access to educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance.
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan.
Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays.
Recognition & Rewards: Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
About Children of America
Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education provider with a team dedicated to creating engaging, nurturing, and enriching learning environments. Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After School Care, and Summer Camp.
At COA, we celebrate diversity, encourage collaboration, and empower our team members to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're beginning your career or building on previous childcare experience, you'll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow.
What You'll Do
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside experienced educators to support daily classroom activities and create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn through play, exploration, and discovery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting daily lesson plans and age-appropriate learning activities.
Helping maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom.
Encouraging children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Building positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
Communicating professionally with parents and team members.
Observing children's progress and assisting with documentation and progress reports using classroom technology.
Responding to children's emotions with patience, empathy, and understanding.
Establishing consistent routines and developmentally appropriate expectations.
Collaborating with the teaching team to provide consistent, high-quality care.
Participating in professional development and preparing for future career advancement.
What We're Looking For
We welcome caring, dependable individuals who are excited to make a difference in children's lives.
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Age 18 or older.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Patience, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing classroom needs.
A genuine interest in early childhood education and child development.
A willingness to learn, grow professionally, and pursue advancement opportunities.
Previous childcare experience is a plus, but a passion for working with children and a desire to learn are essential.
Grow Your Career at COA
At Children of America, we believe in investing in our people. Our culture is built on five core values:
Accountability: Take ownership and follow through on commitments.
Collaboration: Work together to create the best outcomes for children and families.
Growth Mindset: Embrace learning, feedback, and new opportunities.
Integrity: Lead with honesty, respect, and ethical decision-making.
Consistency: Create dependable routines and positive experiences for children and families.
Whether your goal is to become a Lead Teacher, develop your classroom skills, or pursue a leadership role, COA offers opportunities to build your future in early childhood education.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to inspire young learners, support families, and grow with a team that values your contributions, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and start building your career with Children of America.
Learn more about us at www.childrenofamerica.com.
Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by law.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.
About Company
Overview
At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future. Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family. Established in 1997, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs. Our “exclusive curriculum” is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other. Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.Benefits
Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:*Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location.
Mission Statement
Children of America's commitment is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through elementary school. Our emphasis is to provide a stimulating and educational experience that promotes every child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver educational programs that foster self-esteem, encourage curiosity and inspire children’s desire to be life-long learners.People
We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.Products
6wks to 9 mths & 9 to 16 mths (2 levels).
16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).
21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).
School Age 5 to 6
School Age 5 to 10
School Age 5 to 12.
Camp WOW" School Age 5 to 12.
FOR TALENTED CHILDCARE PERSONNEL.