Preschool - Assistant Teacher

Create an exceptional learning experience for all children and join the Kids N Fitness family today!

We are seeking Certified Assistant Teachers/Paraprofessionals to support our Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Program! Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our children through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.

• Paid Training and Professional Development – We GROW Teachers!
• Staff and Community Events
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
  * 40 hours of PTO roll over to following year*
• Benefits that focus on Family and Employee Wellness (health, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Teacher Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation throughout the Year
• Fun Staff Swag and Give-a-Ways

** Compensation: $19-$20/hour**

• IL Paraprofessional license OR Professional Educators License

Monday-Friday, shifts vary, hours of operation 6:30am-6:00pm

• Assist with classroom learning activities and maintaining an orderly learning environment.
• Supervise children inside and outside, including, but not limited to, bus duty, recess, field trips, classroom activities, and lunchroom.
• Maintain accurate records, as assigned by teacher.
• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in learning activities.
• Assist in communicating with parents, maintaining strict confidentiality of student records and data.
• Participate in professional development.
• Accompany teacher on home visits, as needed.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Kids N Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.