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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.

Smart Love Family Services offers:
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.
Key Preschool Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $20
Qualifications:
  • 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.

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