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Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

Job in Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, 60031, USA
Listing for: The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Entry Level Education
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 - 22 USD Hourly USD 16.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
Assistant Teacher
- Daycare & Preschool

Location:

The Learning Experience
- Gurnee, IL

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding career in early childhood education?

The Learning Experience
- Gurnee is hiring an enthusiastic and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.

Whether you already have childcare experience or are looking to begin your career in early childhood education, we'd love to meet you!

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside experienced educators to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

What You'll Do
  • Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
  • Assist with The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  • Engage children through stories, music, art, sensory play, and hands-on learning
  • Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions
  • Support meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and classroom transitions as appropriate
  • Maintain active supervision and appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
  • Keep classrooms clean, organized, and welcoming
  • Follow Illinois DCFS childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
  • Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA is a plus, but not required
  • Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
  • Willingness to learn and support children across different age groups
  • Must meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for the assigned position
What We Offer
  • $18.00 per hour
  • Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Employee childcare discount
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
  • Opportunities to grow into Teacher and Lead Teacher positions
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