Classroom Support & Tutor Assistant

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

Pension plans

FSAs

Paid leave

Sick leave

Vacation days

Parental leaves

Short-term disability

Religious holidays

Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Instructor Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom and school programs. Under supervision, you will assist with instructional tasks, tutoring, and student attention across classrooms and school activities.

You will help with attendance, communications with families, and coordination of basic educational activities, while upholding CPS rules and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours, or paraprofessional assessment, plus at least 1 year as CPS Teacher Assistant.
• General knowledge of child behavior, educational methods, English grammar, and CPS rules.
• Ability to follow instructions, work with students, and maintain an orderly classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction-related support under supervision of teachers.
• Assist with supervision during lunch and playground activities.
• Support implementation of educational activities and staff inservices.
• Assist students with assignments and tutoring under classroom supervision.
• Collect and grade homework/exams under teacher supervision.
• Contact parents/guardians after consultation with teachers as needed.
• Assist in selling public transportation passes to students as required.

Skills

Behavior patterns

Educational methods

Grammar & spelling

CPS rules

Follow instructions

Work with children

Classroom management

Communication

Arithmetic

Education

Associate degree / 60 credits

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Instructor Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom and school programs. Under supervision, you will assist with instructional tasks, tutoring, and student attention across classrooms and school activities.

You will help with attendance, communications with families, and coordination of basic educational activities, while upholding CPS rules and maintaining a safe learning environment.