Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Growth & Impact

Paycom - ATS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gads Hill Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant for its Center-Based Early Childhood program in Chicago. You will assist the Lead Teacher in delivering comprehensive early education in a safe, nurturing environment and help implement the Creative Curriculum while meeting DCFS licensing standards.

The role requires collaboration with the teaching team, documentation of child progress, and family engagement. Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Gateways

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 6 credit hours in Infants/Toddlers. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Illinois Gateways Infant Toddler Credential Level 2 or 4 required, or the ability to obtain the credential within six months of hiring.
• One (1) year previous direct early childhood classroom experience with low-income families.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teaching team to provide a classroom environment that is reflective of diverse races, cultures, and languages; adapts teaching in response to children’s differences.
• Prepares attendance records, lesson plans, meal preparation sheets, child development files, anecdotal and developmental observations of each child, maintaining confidentiality of family records and information.
• Documents child growth and development milestones using written observations, photography, and assessment tools.
• Utilizes developmental screening tools to determine individual needs of children and assists in individualizing the curriculum.
• Assists Lead Teacher in planning field trips and other enrichment activities.
• Develops and builds positive relationships with parents/guardians by greeting them and communicating with them, as well as providing experiences that enhance their roles as their child’s primary influence in growth and development.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Gads Hill Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant for its Center-Based Early Childhood program in Chicago. You will assist the Lead Teacher in delivering comprehensive early education in a safe, nurturing environment and help implement the Creative Curriculum while meeting DCFS licensing standards.

The role requires collaboration with the teaching team, documentation of child progress, and family engagement. Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Gateways