Job Description
Ivy League Kids is excited to open a new location in Oak Lawn and we are looking for energetic and dedicated early education teachers and teacher assistants. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment for infants and toddlers, fostering each child's individual growth and development.
Job Responsibilities for Early Education Teachers
- Help develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers
- Observe, guide, and supervise children in the classroom
- Foster imagination, creativity, self-esteem, and independence in students
- Communicate directly with parents on student progress, reporting challenges and successes
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive learning environment
Job Responsibilities for Teacher Assistants
- Assist lead teachers in the implementation of curriculum and daily activities
- Support children's learning and development through hands-on activities
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment
- Help prepare educational materials and organize classroom resources
- Communicate with parents and provide feedback on their child's progress
Qualifications for Early Education Teachers
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Experience working in a childcare facility, preferably with infants and toddlers
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply
- Gateways ECE Credential Level 3 or willingness to obtain
Qualifications for Teacher Assistants
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience working with young children preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA credential preferred
- Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply
- Gateways ECE Credential Level 2 or willingness to obtain
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Free tuition for your child in our daycare or before/after school program
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 7:15 am - 4:15 pm; may vary
- Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Pay
- Early Education Teachers: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
- Teacher Assistants: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Application Question(s)
- Do you have at least 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education?
- Are you available to work the scheduled hours?
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred for Teachers)
- High School diploma or equivalent (Required for Teachers and Teacher Assistants)
Experience
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred for Teachers)
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Oak Lawn, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person