School Age Teacher - Multiple Locations

Bring your passion for child-centered education to a school that prioritizes hands-on exploration! Little Learner Children's Academy is a privately-owned childcare center with locations in Minooka, Crest Hill, Yorkville, and Bolingbrook. Join Little Learner Children's Academy and leave a lasting legacy by nurturing the potential of young learners and shaping their futures.

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: Child Care School Age Teachers and Teacher Assistants Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 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, and Bolingbrook, Responsibilities for Child Care School Age Teachers and 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 Child Care School Age Teachers 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 Comprehensive benefits package Paid holidays and personal time off Referral bonuses and child care discounts Tuition reimbursement options for continuing education Job Requirements for Child Care School Age Teachers and 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.