Bilingual Spanish/English Early Childhood Aide

Start Early; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Plans

Diversity & Inclusion

Holistic Wellness Program

Professional Development Program

401k Contribution

Paid Volunteer Days

Parental Leave

Job summary

Start Early in Waukegan, IL seeks a Teacher Aide to support Lead and Assistant teachers in delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will help monitor attendance, health checks, and family engagement while maintaining clear communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities include observing child development, implementing lesson plans, and using assessments to guide learning. A CDA is preferred; if not held, the organization supports obtaining the credential within the first

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required to communicate with families.
• CDA credential preferred; if not held, willing to obtain within first year with support.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in an early childhood program.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete required program documentation and submit to the Lead Teacher.
• Participate in recruitment to maintain full program enrollment.
• Monitor daily attendance, health checks, sign-in, and meal reports.
• Communicate effectively via Outlook emails.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential (Birth-5) preferred

Willing to obtain CDA within first year

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Start Early in Waukegan, IL seeks a Teacher Aide to support Lead and Assistant teachers in delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will help monitor attendance, health checks, and family engagement while maintaining clear communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities include observing child development, implementing lesson plans, and using assessments to guide learning. A CDA is preferred; if not held, the organization supports obtaining the credential within the first