How much does a Daycare Assistant make in Chicago, IL? The average Daycare Assistant salary in Chicago, IL is $29,723 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26,903 and $32,963. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Daycare Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $24,335 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $26,903 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,723 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $32,963 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $35,912 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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Bright Horizons - Northbrook , IL
**Child Care Associate Teacher** Imagine your future teaching with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Daycare Associate Teacher. Full-time and part-time daycare positions now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. **A Bright Horizons Career Includes:** + Flexible scheduling + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) plan + Paid time off + Referral bonus + Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program _*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status_ **Working with another Child Care Teacher in the classroom, you will:** + Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. + Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day. + Keep the classroom safe and clean by foll
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Summit Argo , IL
Child Care Associate Teacher Imagine your future teaching with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Daycare Associate Teacher. Full-time and part-time daycare positions now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A Bright Horizons Career Includes: * Flexible scheduling * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) plan * Paid time off * Referral bonus * Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program * Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status Working with another Child Care Teacher in the classroom, you will: * Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. * Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day. * Keep the classroom safe and clean by following importa
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Guidepost Montessori - Chicago , IL
Guidepost Montessori now hiring Lead Infant Teacher and aspiring Montessorians at our Urban Chicagoland schools! Guidepost offers an experience beyond a daycare environment. Your role: In this Lead Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom. You, and the team you lead, will partner with your families to meet each child's individual needs and foster a deep sense of community within your classroom. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials to fuel the child's development, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique, and upon hire, you will receive specialized, in-house training from an expert in the Montessori approach to early childhood education. Take a tour of our existing campuses to see our classrooms: Deerbrook and Old Town. We encourage you to apply only to roles at your most preferred school location so that school leader can contact you first. At that point, you can share your flexibility in other locations, and we can consider yo
- 1 day ago
**Child Care Floater Teacher - Bright Horizons at Cook County/City of Chicago** 40 N Dearborn Chicago, IL, 60602 Our Resource Teachers are sometimes called floaters because thats what they do they regularly float between classrooms. Spend the morning caring for infants, lunchtime with the toddlers, and the afternoon with a group of preschool artists completing their masterpieces. No two days are the same! Join a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Learn from experts in your field, and have the opportunity to earn your college degree for free. Full-time position now available. **A Bright Horizons Career Includes:** + Flexible scheduling + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) plan + Paid time off + Referral bonus + Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program _*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status_ **As a Resource Teacher, you will:** + Lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interes
- 1 day ago
Kidcreate Studio - Oak Park , IL
Get paid to have fun hanging out with kids, 18 months to 12 years of age, as you teach them how to create art! Apply today to become a Part-Time After School Child Care Assistant who believes SLIME, CLAY, PAINT, & GLITTER should be a part of every young artist's life. We have permanent and seasonal positions available. We need people to help spread our Passion for Art Education. Here's the lowdown: During the school year, you will need to be available two or more days a week to work in the afternoon hours. If you want more GLITTER in your life, we have significantly more hours available during no-school days and the summer months. For true believers, we have mornings, early evenings, and weekend hours available too! Skateboards, bikes, and rollerskates are fun, but a reliable car is even better. Truly get a kick out of making a mess & believe kids should be messy too! Be 16 years of age or older. Interact with students during art classes and camps. Are you enthusiastic, reliable, creat
- 1 day ago
KINGS & QUEENS CHILDREN ACADEMY CHI - Batavia , IL
Job Description Job Description Kings and Queens Children Academy LLC D/B/A/ Kings And Queens Children’s Academy Job Title: Daycare Assistant Director 2 / Director Delegate 2 Location: Batavia, IL Job Type: Full Time Job Description: Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Kings and Queens Children Academy, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about giving young children the right start to a successful future. This position reports to the Center director. The Assistant Director demonstrates leadership abilities by creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for all families enrolled. The Assistant Director assists the Director and Owner in operating the center in accordance to the procedures and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, staff and parents. This individual assumes all Director res
- 2 days ago

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    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Daycare Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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