Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist – Classroom Support

Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an HS-EHS Classroom Support Specialist to provide half-day support across HS/PFA and EHS/PI classrooms, focusing on daily needs and classroom operation. The role includes assisting with inclusion, implementing curriculum, supervising children, communicating with families, and maintaining documentation in Child Plus and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with duties at the Easterseals Gilchrist Marchman Center in

Qualifications

• Requires CDA Credential in Infant/Toddler or Preschool; must obtain both credentials within 1 year if no degree.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in early childhood education (30 college credits, 15 in ECE).
• Must obtain ECE Level 2 within 1 year of hire and paraprofessional license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom quality by partnering with leadership, staff and consultants.
• Assist teaching team in creating inclusive, developmentally appropriate environments.
• Support inclusion of children with disabilities and those needing social-emotional support.
• Utilize Creative Curriculum andTeaching Strategies GOLD in planning and instruction.
• Maintain high-quality observations and documentation in Child Plus and portfolios.

Skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

CDA Credential (Infant/Toddler or Preschool)

Associate's degree in ECE

ECE Level 2 within 1 year

Paraprofessional license within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ExeleRate

Job description

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking an HS-EHS Classroom Support Specialist to provide half-day support across HS/PFA and EHS/PI classrooms, focusing on daily needs and classroom operation. The role includes assisting with inclusion, implementing curriculum, supervising children, communicating with families, and maintaining documentation in Child Plus and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with duties at the Easterseals Gilchrist Marchman Center in