Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AP
ABC Preschool
Preschool Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Career Insights for Teacher Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Preschool Teacher or Assistant Teacher, where your enthusiasm and dedication will inspire young learners to explore, discover, and grow. In this dynamic role, you will create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development. Your passion for working with children and your expertise in early childhood education will help lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Whether leading engaging lessons or supporting classroom activities, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of our youngest students. Duties Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and independence Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to share progress updates, address concerns, and promote family engagement Monitor child behavior using positive behavior management techniques to ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere Maintain accurate documentation of child development milestones, attendance records Qualifications Prior experience working with children in preschool or daycare settings is highly preferred Knowledge of childhood development principles and early intervention strategies Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, colleagues, and specialists Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children!