Montessori Teacher Assistant II: Growth & Impact

Endeavor Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Teacher Assistant II to support Montessori classrooms. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with duties including student arrival/dismissal, materials preparation, and assisting teachers during work periods.

The position requires a high school diploma and specific certification/college coursework in Child Development, with daycare or Montessori experience preferred. Various benefits available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Certification: Two years or 60 credit hours of college coursework, 6 credit hours in Child Development OR one year experience in a child care facility with 30 hours college coursework, 6 credit hours in Child Development.
• Experience: Experience in day care or Montessori child care/pre-school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages arrival and dismissal of the children in the Montessori manner.
• Maintains upkeep of the environment.
• Makes Montessori materials under guidance of the supervising teacher.
• Assists teacher during Montessori work time to guide children through work.
• Organizes snack times, directs some group activities and assists with outdoor activities.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and participates in planning programs for Center.
• Assists teachers at meal times.
• Assists children/adults in toilet or diapering procedures.
• Assists Dietary Aide in distribution of food.
• Cleans tables, floors, and dishes according to City of Chicago and DCFS Standards.
• Substitutes for a Montessori Teacher or Teacher in their absence when needed.
• When substituting, meets minimal DCFS Standards for classroom management and functionality.

Skills

Organizational ability

Sound judgment

Communication

Planning

Education

High school diploma

Child Development coursework or experience

Job description

Endeavor Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Teacher Assistant II to support Montessori classrooms. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with duties including student arrival/dismissal, materials preparation, and assisting teachers during work periods.

The position requires a high school diploma and specific certification/college coursework in Child Development, with daycare or Montessori experience preferred. Various benefits available for full-time staff.