Preschool Instructional Assistant — Inspire Young Minds

LEARN Charter School Network; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Personal days

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403B plan

Chicago Teachers’ Pension fund

Job summary

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to collaborate with the Teacher and sustain a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

You will assist in activities that foster emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development, support play and exploration, and model positive interactions.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of experience with children, and a commitment to ongoing professional development; background check required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience working with young, preschool or school-aged children.
• Commitment to continued education and staying current on early childhood practices.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with families, staff, and stakeholders as a role model.
• Completed background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom aspects per center philosophy and licensing standards.
• Implement activities that support growth in emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical areas.
• Interact with children to support play, exploration, and learning, meeting individual needs.
• Assist in behavioral supports to redirect children and model positive discipline.
• Monitor children outside of the classroom during recess and while the teacher is occupied.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe classroom meeting licensing requirements.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Obtain at least 15 hours of high-quality, classroom-focused professional development per year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Written and verbal skills

Professional demeanor

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credit hours preferred

Background check completed

Job description

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to collaborate with the Teacher and sustain a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

You will assist in activities that foster emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development, support play and exploration, and model positive interactions.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of experience with children, and a commitment to ongoing professional development; background check required.