Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant Position

Shepherd's Flock Preschool in Arlington Heights is hiring a part-time Teacher Assistant, $18.00–$18.50/hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. You'll help care for toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years in a nurturing, structured classroom.

As a Teacher Assistant, you'll work alongside the Lead Teacher to run daily classroom activities, keep the room safe and engaging, and give toddlers consistent, attentive care throughout the morning.

What you'll do:

• Support the Lead Teacher in running daily classroom activities
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Assist with daily routines, supervision, and age-appropriate activities
• Provide attentive, consistent care to toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years
• Work as part of a collaborative teaching team

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience caring for children
• Comfortable working with toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years

Pay and benefits:

• $18.00–$18.50/hour
• Daily Pay: access your earnings before payday
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mental health support through Well Being
• 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for new team member development
• Health, dental, vision, and 403(b) plan available for full-time team members

Schedule Part-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

You'll be helping toddlers learn and grow each day at Shepherd's Flock Preschool in Arlington Heights. Apply today, we typically respond within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties.

As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.