Preschool Assistant Teacher

Smart Love Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool is seeking an full-time energetic and compassionate assistant teacher for children ages two through six years-old in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

Competitive pay, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, PTO, 35% healthcare coverage, short-term disability, in-service professional development and non-profit status allows participation in the Public Service Federal Loan Forgiveness program.

• Work professionally and collaboratively in educating and caring for young children to promote their social, emotional, cognitive and physical well-being using the Smart Love approach.
• Learning the Smart Love approach through ongoing professional development.
• Implementing and supporting Smart Love curriculum, classroom preparation and maintenance, and assisting teachers in fostering a nurturing classrooom culture.

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$20

• Bachelor or Associate's degree with two years of assistant teaching experience preferred.
• Warm, friendly, creative and playful teaching style. Interested in making a commitment to learn the Smart Love early childhood educational approach within a supportive environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, carry and hold children and/or classroom equipment.
• Must have physical stamina and flexibility (walking, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, running, stretching, standing, sitting on floor) to participate fully with children.