Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional
Job in
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
Kids N Fitness
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kids N Fitness East, in Decatur, is seeking a Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals to support our Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Program in our PreK classroom!
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and an Illinois Paraprofessional license. Previous childcare experience is preferred.
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-time, 8am-5pm
Compensation: $18 - $19 per hour
, based on education and experience
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Discounts for Childcare
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Open Door Policy
- Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with classroom learning activities.
- Supervise children inside and outside, including, but not limited to, bus duty, recess, field trips, classroom activities, and lunchroom.
- Assist with the assessment and evaluation of learning.
- Assist and maintain an orderly learning environment.
- Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in learning activities.
- Assist in communicating with parents.
- 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.
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