Preschool Assistant Teacher

Company: Smart Love Preschool
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 TeacherResponsibilities: - 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.

Keywords: Smart Love Preschool, Downers Grove , Preschool Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois